Criminal Assets (Hansard, 30 January 2001)

HC Deb 30 January 2001 vol 362 c160W 160W

§ Mr. Browne
To ask the Advocate-General for Scotland if she will make a statement about the implications of the MacIntosh case in relation to the confiscation of criminal assets of convicted offenders. [146206]

The Advocate-General for Scotland
As my hon. Friend will no doubt be aware, their Lordships in the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council heard this case over two days last week. I appeared in person to present arguments which reflected the position of the UK Government. A decision is awaited, and when it is made the implications will be fully assessed.