Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008

Application of proceeds of realisation.

42.— (1) Money paid or recovered in respect of a freezing co-operation order (including any variation of such an order) may, to the extent necessary, be applied to meet expenses incurred in exercising any powers under this Act and the remuneration of any person employed for that purpose.

(2) Money paid or recovered in respect of a freezing co-operation order, after payment of any expenses or remuneration in accordance with subsection (1)

(a) shall be applied towards satisfaction of the order, and

(b) shall, subject to any provision to the contrary in the relevant international instrument, be paid into or disposed of for the benefit of the Exchequer in accordance with the directions of the Minister for Finance unless, on request by or on behalf of the designated state concerned, the Court provides otherwise.