Commentary on Sections Part 5: Civil Recovery of the Proceeds etc. of Unlawful Conduct Miscellaneous Section 288: Limitation
401.Subsection (1) sets a limitation period within which proceedings for a recovery order must be brought, through an amendment to the Limitation Act 1980. Proceedings must be brought within twelve years of the original property being obtained through unlawful conduct.
402.Subsections (2) and (3) make equivalent provision for Scotland and Northern Ireland.