# The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005, Article 65: Restraint orders: restrictions on proceedings and remedies

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) While a restraint order has effect, the court may sist any action, execution or any legal process in respect of the property to which the order applies.
(2) If the court in which proceedings are pending in respect of any property is satisfied that a restraint order has been applied for or made in respect of the property, the court may either sist the proceedings or allow them to continue on any terms it thinks fit.
(3) Before exercising any power conferred by paragraph (2), the court must give an opportunity to be heard to—
(a) the Lord Advocate, and
(b) any administrator appointed in respect of the property under article 63.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3181/article/65 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/proceeds-of-crime-act-2002-external-requests-and-orders-order-2005/article-65
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