§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the compatibility of the proposals on civil forfeiture of assets in Chapter 5 of the Performance and Innovation Unit report, Receiving the Proceeds of Crime, with the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement.[126597]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeWe have given this issue careful consideration. It is my intention that the proposals for legislation which I bring forward to Parliament on civil forfeiture will be compatible with the Convention.