The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005

Appeal to Court of Appeal about restraint orders

10.—(1) If on an application for a restraint order the Crown Court decides not to make one, the relevant Director may appeal to the Court of Appeal against the decision.

(2) If an application is made under article 9(2) in relation to a restraint order or an order under article 8(4), the following persons may appeal to the Court of Appeal in respect of the Crown Court’s decision on the application—

(a) the relevant Director;

(b) any person affected by the order.

(3) On an appeal under paragraph (1) or (2) the Court of Appeal may—

(a) confirm the decision, or

(b) make such order as it believes is appropriate.