Section 209: Protection

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

Part 4: Confiscation: Northern Ireland

If a receiver appointed under section 196 or 198 —

takes action in relation to property which is not realisable property,
would be entitled to take the action if it were realisable property, and
believes on reasonable grounds that he is entitled to take the action,

he is not liable to any person in respect of any loss or damage resulting from the action, except so far as the loss or damage is caused by his negligence.

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