[35 Enforcement as fines]
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (2002 c 29) | Legislation

Enforcement as fines etc

[35  Enforcement as fines]

(1)     This section applies if a court—

(a)     makes a confiscation order, . . .

(b)     . . .

(2)     [Sections 129(1) to (3) and (5) and 132(1) to (4) of the Sentencing Code] (functions of court as to fines and enforcing fines) apply as if the amount ordered to be paid were a fine imposed on the defendant by the court making the confiscation order.

[(2A)     Where a court is fixing a term of imprisonment or detention under [section 129(3) of the Sentencing

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