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Paragraph 24 I1C1C2F1

Scotland

(1)

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 applies in accordance with the modifications in this paragraph.

(2)

Section 99 (postponement) has effect as if—

(a)

after subsection (4) there were inserted—

“(4A)

For the purpose of subsection (4), “exceptional circumstances”, in relation to proceedings, includes the effect (whether direct or indirect) of coronavirus on the proceedings.”,

(b)

after subsection (11) there were inserted—

“(12)

In subsection (4A), “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).”.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sch. para. 24 expires in part (3.7.2023) by The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Early Expiry of Provisions) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/172), reg. 2(3) (with regs. 3, 4)

Modifications

C1

Sch. para. 24 continued until 30.11.2024 (30.11.2023) by virtue of The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Extension and Expiry of Temporary Justice Measures) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/360), regs. 1(3), 3(2)

C2

Sch. para. 24 continued until 30.11.2025 (30.11.2024) by The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Extension of Temporary Justice Measures) Regulations 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/322), regs. 1(2), 2(2)

Commencement

I1

Sch. para. 24 in force at 1.10.2022, see s. 59(1)