32 Court's powers on appeal
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (2002 c 29) | Legislation

32  Court's powers on appeal

(1)     On an appeal under section 31(1) the Court of Appeal may confirm, quash or vary the confiscation order.

(2)     On an appeal under section 31(2) the Court of Appeal may confirm the decision, or if it believes the decision was wrong it may—

(a)     itself proceed under section 6 (ignoring subsections (1) to (3)), or

(b)     direct the Crown Court to proceed afresh under section 6.

[(2A)     On an appeal under section 31(4) the Court of Appeal may—

(a)     confirm the determination, or

(b)     make such order as it believes is appropriate.]

(3)     In proceeding afresh in pursuance of this section the Crown Court must comply with any directions the Court of Appeal may make.

(4)     If a court makes or varies a confiscation order under

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