Paragraph 31 Property held by persons subject to confiscation orders: destruction, realisation etcI1I2

Section 131C (sections 131A and 131B: appeals) is amended as follows.

In subsection (1), for “131A” substitute “131A(3)”.

After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)

If a sheriff decides not to make an order under section 131ZB(3) or 131AA(2), the prosecutor may appeal to the Court of Session.”

In subsection (2), for “131A” substitute “131ZB(3), 131A(3) or 131AA(2)”.

In subsection (3), for “131A(2)(a)” substitute “131ZB(2)(a), 131A(2)(a) or 131AA(2)(a) (as applicable)”.

In the heading, for “131A and” substitute “131ZB to”.