Regulation 13 Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

Regulation 13 (penalties) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012^f1 is amended as follows.

In paragraph (1)(a), for “two” substitute “seven”.

In paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “three months” substitute “the relevant maximum”.

After paragraph (2) insert—

“(3)

For the purposes of this regulation, “the relevant maximum” is—

(a)

in England and Wales, twelve months (or, in relation to offences committed before section 154(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 comes into force, six months);

(b)

in Scotland, twelve months;

(c)

in Northern Ireland, six months.”.