Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 8 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2004. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 October 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what legislative changes would be required, with regard to forfeiture of the instrumentalities of crime, to enable the UK to comply with Article 55 of the UN Convention Against Corruption.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what legislative changes would be required, with regard to forfeiture of the instrumentalities of crime, to enable the UK to comply with Article 55 of the UN Convention Against Corruption. [190482] Caroline Flint: An amendment will be required to section 9 of the Criminal Justice (International Co- operation) Act 1990 to enable an Order in Council to be made allowing the courts to give effect to the order of a foreign court for the forfeiture of the instrumentalities of crime.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c730W; 190482
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Confiscation orders Corruption International cooperation Proceeds of crime Treaties Sequestration of assets UN Convention against Corruption
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk