§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the total value of assets and illegal gains confiscated from criminals is in Scotland since the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 came into effect. [126509]
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§ Mrs. McGuireThe criminal confiscation provisions in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 came into effect on 24 March 2003. Following from transitional arrangements, cases already being processed have been dealt with under the Proceeds of Crime (Scotland) Act 1995.
In the period from 24 March to 30 June 2003, confiscation orders totalling £435,864 were imposed by the courts in Scotland under the 1995 Act. In respect of cases under investigation using the new powers, £793,000 is now under restraint, in anticipation of confiscation orders being made following conviction in a criminal court.