THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS v STIRTON AND ANOTHER

[2014] Lloyd's Rep FC Plus 6

COURT OF SESSION (INNER HOUSE, SECOND DIVISION)

Before Lord Caroloway, the Lord Justice Clerk, Lord Menzies, and Lord Brodie

Civil recovery - Proceeds of crime - Interim Administration Order - Interim Administrator using pseudonym - Public interest immunity certificate - Competency - Recovery order - Procedure - Appearance of bias - Standard of proof - Definition of "extortion" - Human rights - Proportionality of civil recovery order under A1P1 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, sections 256 and 266