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RESTRAINT, CONFISCATION AND FORFEITURE OF ASSETS
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RESTRAINT, CONFISCATION AND FORFEITURE OF ASSETS

Where crime is suspected the courts have extensive powers to demand full disclosure of a suspect’s assets and to restrain them before trial, up to the amount of the supposed proceeds of that crime. The intention is to preserve the fund to meet a confiscation order if there is a conviction. A suspect may apply to vary the restraint order to provide for living and legal expenses and in certain other situations.

These proceedings cause considerable disruption to businesses and individuals who are unable to access their money. Central Chambers is well equipped to advise those affected by such orders and to secure the best outcome for them.