(1) In section 118 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (application of provisions about fine enforcement in relation to confiscation orders) -
(a) in subsection (2)(h), for ", except" substitute "(other than subsection (3) and as if the words "Subject to subsection (3) below," were omitted); but that section does not apply";
(b) after subsection (2) insert -
"(2A) In its application in relation to confiscation orders, subsection (2) of section 219 of the Procedure Act is to be read as if for the Table in that subsection there were substituted the following Table -
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Amount to be Paid under Compensation Order |
Maximum Period of Imprisonment |
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£10,000 or less |
6 months |
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More than £10,000 but no more than £500,000 |
5 years |
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More than £500,000 but no more than £1 million |
7 years |
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More than £1 million |
14 years |
(2B) The Scottish Ministers may by order -
(a) amend section 219(2) of the Procedure Act (as applied by this section) so as to provide for minimum periods
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