§
Amendments made: No. 56, in page 73, line 30, at end insert—
'.—(1) This paragraph applies where—
- (a) a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for an offence under any of sections 15 to 18, and
- (b) the proceedings result in a conviction which is subsequently quashed on an appeal under section 7(2) or (5) as applied by section 8(1).
§ (2) A person who had an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the Court of Session for compensation.
§ (3) The Court of Session may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—
- (a) 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
- (b) that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.
§ (4) Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid by the Secretary of State.'.
§
No. 57, in page 79, line 48, at end insert—
'.—(1) This paragraph applies where—
- (a) a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for an offence under any of sections 15 to 18, and
- (b) the proceedings result in a conviction which is subsequently quashed on an appeal under section 7(2) or (5), as applied by section 8(2).
§ (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—
- (a) 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
- (b) that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.
§ (4) Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid by the Secretary of State.'.—[Mrs. McGuire.]