Clause 9 - Defendant's benefit

Part of Proceeds of Crime Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 12:15 pm on 20 November 2001.

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Photo of Ian Davidson Ian Davidson Labour/Co-operative, Glasgow Pollok 12:15, 20 November 2001

That is vital. It is crucial that that be made explicit, and it be put beyond the ability of the courts to reinterpret Parliament's intention. It should be absolutely explicit that any assets that someone has are liable to be seized to repay the amount from which they are assessed as having benefited through crime.