Section 163B: Appeals against orders under section 163A

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 · 2002 c. 29View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 4: Confiscation: Northern Ireland

If on an application under section 163A(3)(b) the Crown Court decides not to make a compliance order, the prosecutor may appeal to the Court of Appeal against the decision.

The following persons may appeal to the Court of Appeal in respect of the Crown Court's decision to make, discharge or vary a compliance order—

the prosecutor;
any person affected by the order.

On an appeal under subsection (1) or (2) the Court of Appeal may—

confirm the decision, or
make such order as it believes is appropriate.

An appeal lies to the Supreme Court against a decision of the Court of Appeal under subsection (3).

An appeal under subsection (4) lies at the instance of any person who was a party to the proceedings before the Court of Appeal.

On an appeal under subsection (4) the Supreme Court may—

confirm the decision of the Court of Appeal, or
make such order as it believes is appropriate.

In this section "compliance order" means an order made under section 163A.

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