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SCHEDULE 4E+W+S+N.I. Forfeiture Orders
2(1)Where a court in England and Wales makes a forfeiture order it may make such other provision as appears to it to be necessary for giving effect to the order, and in particular it may—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)require any of the forfeited property to be paid or handed over to the proper officer or to a constable designated for the purpose by the chief officer of police of a police force specified in the order;
(b)direct any of the forfeited property other than money or land to be sold or otherwise disposed of in such manner as the court may direct and the proceeds (if any) to be paid to the proper officer;
(c)appoint a receiver to take possession, subject to such conditions and exceptions as may be specified by the court, of any of the forfeited property, to realise it in such manner as the court may direct and to pay the proceeds to the proper officer;
(d)direct a specified part of any forfeited money, or of the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of any forfeited property, to be paid by the proper officer to a specified person falling within [F3section 23B(1)].
(2)A forfeiture order shall not come into force until there is no further possibility of it being varied, or set aside, on appeal (disregarding any power of a court to grant leave to appeal out of time).
(3)In sub-paragraph (1)(b) and (d) a reference to the proceeds of the sale, disposal or realisation of property is a reference to the proceeds after deduction of the costs of sale, disposal or realisation.
(4)Section 140 of the M1Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures) shall not apply.
F3Words in Sch. 4 para. 2(1)(d) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(3) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
C1Sch. 4 para. 2(1) extended (with modifications) (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927 art. 11(1)
C2Sch. 4 para. 3 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 11(1)
4(1)In paragraphs 2 and 3 “the proper officer” means—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)where the forfeiture order is made by a magistrates’ court, the [F4designated officer] for that court,
(b)where the forfeiture order is made by the Crown Court and the defendant was committed to the Crown Court by a magistrates’ court, the [F4designated officer] for the magistrates’ court, and
(c)where the forfeiture order is made by the Crown Court and the proceedings were instituted by a bill of indictment preferred by virtue of section 2(2)(b) of the M2Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933, the [F4designated officer] for the magistrates’ court for the place where the trial took place.
(2)The proper officer shall issue a certificate in respect of a forfeiture order if an application is made by—
(a)the prosecutor in the proceedings in which the forfeiture order was made,
(b)the defendant in those proceedings, or
(c)a person whom the court heard under [F5section 23B(1)] before making the order.
(3)The certificate shall state the extent (if any) to which, at the date of the certificate, effect has been given to the forfeiture order.
F4Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 108(1), Sch. 8 para. 388(2); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3
F5Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(2)(c) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(4) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
[F6Application of proceeds to compensate victimsE+W+S+N.I.
F6Sch. 4 para. 4A and preceding cross-heading inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 37(1), 100(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
4A(1)Where a court makes a forfeiture order in a case where—E+W+S+N.I.
(3)The court may make an order under this paragraph only if it is satisfied that but for the inadequacy of the offender's means it would have made a compensation order under section 130 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 under which the offender would have been required to pay compensation of an amount not less than the specified amount.]
5(1)The High Court may make a restraint order under this paragraph where—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)proceedings have been instituted in England and Wales for [F7a relevant offence],
(b)the proceedings have not been concluded,
(c)an application for a restraint order is made to the High Court by the prosecutor, and
(d)a forfeiture order has been made, or it appears to the High Court that a forfeiture order may be made, in the proceedings for the offence.
[F8(2)The High Court may also make a restraint order under this paragraph where—
(a)a criminal investigation has been started in England and Wales with regard to [F7a relevant offence],
(c)it appears to the High Court that a forfeiture order may be made in any proceedings for the offence.]
(3)A restraint order prohibits a person to whom notice of it is given, subject to any conditions and exceptions specified in the order, from dealing with property in respect of which a forfeiture order has been or could be made in [F9any proceedings] referred to in sub-paragraph (1) or (2).
(4)An application for a restraint order may be made to a judge in chambers without notice.
(5)In this paragraph a reference to dealing with property includes a reference to removing the property from Great Britain.
[F10(6) In this paragraph “ criminal investigation ” means an investigation which police officers or other persons have a duty to conduct with a view to it being ascertained whether a person should be charged with an offence. ]
F7Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(1)(a)(2)(a) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
F8Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 5(2) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2(2); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)
F9Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 5(3) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2(3); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)
F10Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 5(6) inserted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para 2(4); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)
6(1)A restraint order shall provide for notice of it to be given to any person affected by the order.E+W+S+N.I.
(2)A restraint order may be discharged or varied by the High Court on the application of a person affected by it.
[F11(3)A restraint order made under paragraph 5(1) shall in particular be discharged on an application under sub-paragraph (2) if the proceedings for the offence have been concluded.
(4)A restraint order made under paragraph 5(2) shall in particular be discharged on an application under sub-paragraph (2)—
(a)if no proceedings in respect of [F12relevant offences] are instituted within such time as the High Court considers reasonable, and
(b)if all proceedings in respect of [F12relevant offences] have been concluded.]
F11Sch. 4 para. 6(3)(4) substituted for Sch. 4 para. 6(3) (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2(5); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)
F12Words in Sch. 4 para. 6(4)(a)(b) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(5) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
7(1)A constable may seize any property subject to a restraint order for the purpose of preventing it from being removed from Great Britain.E+W+S+N.I.
(2)Property seized under this paragraph shall be dealt with in accordance with the High Court’s directions.
C3Sch. 4 para. 7 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 12
8(1)The M3Land Charges Act 1972 and the [F13Land Registration Act 2002]—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)shall apply in relation to restraint orders as they apply in relation to orders affecting land made by the court for the purpose of enforcing judgments or recognizances, and [F14, except that no notice may be entered in the register of title under the Land Registration Act 2002 in respect of such orders]
F13Words in Sch. 4 para. 8(1) substituted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, s. 133, Sch. 11 para. 38(a) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2
F14Words in Sch. 4 para. 8(1)(a) inserted (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, s. 133, Sch. 11 para. 38(b) (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2
F15Sch. 4 para. 8(2)(3) repealed (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, s. 135, Sch. 13 (with s. 129, Sch. 12 para. 1); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2
C4Sch. 4 para. 8 applied (13.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3927, art. 12
9(1)This paragraph applies where a restraint order is discharged under [F16paragraph 6(4)(a)].E+W+S+N.I.
(2)This paragraph also applies where a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for [F17a relevant offence] which—
(a)do not result in conviction for [F18a relevant offence],
(b)result in conviction for [F18a relevant offence] in respect of which the person convicted is subsequently pardoned by Her Majesty, or
(c)result in conviction for [F18a relevant offence] which is subsequently quashed.
(3)A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the High Court for compensation.
(4)The High Court may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—
(a)that there was a serious default on the part of a person concerned in the investigation or prosecution of the offence,
(b)that the person in default was or was acting as a member of a police force, or was a member of the Crown Prosecution Service or was acting on behalf of the Service,
(c)that the applicant has suffered loss in consequence of anything done in relation to the property by or in pursuance of the forfeiture order or restraint order, and
(d)that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.
(5)The High Court shall not order compensation to be paid where it appears to it that proceedings for the offence would have been instituted even if the serious default had not occurred.
(6)Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid—
(a)where the person in default was or was acting as a member of a police force, out of the police fund out of which the expenses of that police force are met, and
(b)where the person in default was a member of the Crown Prosecution Service, or was acting on behalf of the Service, by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
F16Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 9(1) substituted (20.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 3, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 2(7); S.I. 2001/4019, art. 2(1)(c)
F17Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(2) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(8)(a) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
F18Words in Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(a)(b)(c) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(8)(b) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
10(1)This paragraph applies where—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for [F19a relevant offence], and
(b)the proceedings result in a conviction which is subsequently quashed on an appeal under section 7(2) or (5).
(2)A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the High Court for compensation.
(3)The High Court may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—
F19Words in Sch. 4 para. 10(1)(a) substituted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(9) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
F20. . . E+W+S+N.I.
F20Sch. 4 para. 9: preceding cross-heading omitted (18.6.2009) by virtue of Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(7) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
11(1)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule proceedings for an offence are instituted—E+W+S+N.I.
(a)when a justice of the peace issues a summons or warrant under section 1 of the M4Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 in respect of the offence;
(c)when a bill of indictment charging a person with the offence is preferred by virtue of section 2(2)(b) of the M5Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933.
M51933 c. 36.
[F21Domestic and overseas freezing ordersE+W+S+N.I.
F21Sch. 4 paras. 11A-11G and cross-headings inserted (3.12.2014) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 3; S.I. 2014/3192, art. 2(b)
Domestic freezing orders: certificationE+W+S+N.I.
Sending domestic freezing ordersE+W+S+N.I.
11C(1)If a certificate is made under paragraph 11B, the restraint order and the certificate are to be sent to the Secretary of State for forwarding to—E+W+S+N.I.
11D(1)Paragraph 11E applies where an overseas freezing order made by an appropriate court or authority in a participating country is received by the Secretary of State from the court or authority which made or confirmed the order.E+W+S+N.I.
Enforcement of overseas freezing ordersE+W+S+N.I.
11E(1)Where this paragraph applies the Secretary of State must send a copy of the overseas freezing order to the High Court and to the Director of Public Prosecutions.E+W+S+N.I.
11G(1)Where the High Court decides to give effect to an overseas freezing order, it must—E+W+S+N.I.
Enforcement of orders made elsewhere in the British IslandsE+W+S+N.I.
12In the following provisions of this Part of this Schedule—
an order made in Scotland under section 23 [F22or 23A](“a Scottish forfeiture order”),
an order made under paragraph 18 (“a Scottish restraint order”), or
an order made in Northern Ireland under section 23 [F22or 23A](“a Northern Ireland forfeiture order”),
section 23 [F22or 23A](“an Islands forfeiture order”),
paragraph 5 (“an Islands restraint order”), or
F22Words in Sch. 4 para. 12 inserted (18.6.2009) by Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (c. 28), ss. 39, 100(5), Sch. 3 para. 5(10) (with s. 101(2)); S.I. 2009/1256, art. 2(c)
13(1)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order shall have effect in the law of England and Wales.E+W+S+N.I.
(2)But such an order shall be enforced in England and Wales only in accordance with—
(3)On an application made to it in accordance with rules of court for registration of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order, the High Court shall direct that the order shall, in accordance with such rules, be registered in that court.
(a)for cancelling or varying the registration of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands forfeiture order when effect has been given to it, whether in England and Wales or elsewhere, in respect of all or, as the case may be, part of the money or other property to which the order applies;
(b)for cancelling or varying the registration of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands restraint order which has been discharged or varied by the court by which it was made.
(5)If a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands forfeiture order is registered under this paragraph the High Court shall have, in relation to that order, the same powers as a court has under paragraph 2(1) to give effect to a forfeiture order made by it and—
(a)paragraph 3 shall apply accordingly,
(b)any functions of [F23the designated officer for a magistrates' court] shall be exercised by the appropriate officer of the High Court, and
(c)after making any payment required by virtue of paragraph 2(1)(d) or 3, the balance of any sums received by the appropriate officer of the High Court by virtue of an order made under this sub-paragraph shall be paid by him to the Secretary of State.
(6)If a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands restraint order is registered under this paragraph—
(a)paragraphs 7 and 8 shall apply as they apply to a restraint order under paragraph 5, and
(b)the High Court shall have power to make an order under section 33 of the M6[F24Senior Courts Act 1981](extended power to order inspection of property, &c.) in relation to proceedings brought or likely to be brought for a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands restraint order as if those proceedings had been brought or were likely to be brought in the High Court.
(7)In addition, if a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order is registered under this paragraph—
(a)the High Court shall have, in relation to its enforcement, the same power as if the order had originally been made in the High Court,
(b)proceedings for or with respect to its enforcement may be taken as if the order had originally been made in the High Court, and
(c)proceedings for or with respect to contravention of such an order, whether before or after such registration, may be taken as if the order had originally been made in the High Court.
(8)The High Court may also make such orders or do otherwise as seems to it appropriate for the purpose of—
(a)assisting the achievement in England and Wales of the purposes of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order, or
(b)assisting a receiver or other person directed by a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order to sell or otherwise dispose of property.
(9)The following documents shall be received in evidence in England and Wales without further proof—
(a)a document purporting to be a copy of a Scottish, Northern Ireland or Islands order and to be certified as such by a proper officer of the court by which it was made, and
(b)a document purporting to be a certificate for purposes corresponding to those of paragraph 4(2) and (3) and to be certified by a proper officer of the court concerned.
F23Words in Sch. 4 para. 13(5)(b) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 109(1), Sch. 8 para. 388(3); S.I. 2005/910, art. 3
F24Act: for the words "Supreme Court Act 1981" wherever they occur in any enactment there are substituted (1.10.2009) the words "Senior Courts Act 1981" by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148(1), Sch. 11 para. 1(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(d)
I1Sch. 4 para. 13 wholly in force at 19.2.2001; Sch. 4 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 128; Sch. 4 para. 13(2)(b)(3)(4) in force at 31.10.2000 by S.I. 2000/2944, art. 2(h)(i); Sch. 4 in force at 19.2.2001 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2001/421, art. 2
M61981 c. 54.
Enforcement of orders made in designated countriesE+W+S+N.I.
14(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision for the purpose of enabling the enforcement in England and Wales of external orders.E+W+S+N.I.
(2)An “external order” means an order [F25 (other than an overseas freezing order within the meaning of paragraph 11D) ]—
(a)which is made in a country or territory designated for the purposes of this paragraph by the Order in Council, and
(b)which makes relevant provision.
(3)“Relevant provision” means—
(a)provision for the forfeiture of terrorist property (“an external forfeiture order”), or
(b)provision prohibiting dealing with property which is subject to an external forfeiture order or in respect of which such an order could be made in proceedings which have been or are to be instituted in the designated country or territory (“an external restraint order”).
(4)An Order in Council under this paragraph may, in particular, include provision—
(a)which, for the purpose of facilitating the enforcement of any external order that may be made, has effect at times before there is an external order to be enforced;
(b)for matters corresponding to those for which provision is made by, or can be made under, paragraph 13(1) to (8) in relation to the orders to which that paragraph applies;
(c)for the proof of any matter relevant for the purposes of anything falling to be done in pursuance of the Order in Council.
(5)An Order in Council under this paragraph may also make provision with respect to anything falling to be done on behalf of the United Kingdom in a designated country or territory in relation to proceedings in that country or territory for or in connection with the making of an external order.
(b)shall not be made unless a draft of it has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
F25Words in Sch. 4 para. 14(2) inserted (3.12.2014) by Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32), s. 94(1), Sch. 4 para. 4; S.I. 2014/3192, art. 2(b)