The court may:
(1) proceed1 to make a confiscation order2 before it sentences the defendant3 for the offence (or any of the offences) concerned4; or
(2) postpone proceedings5 for a confiscation order for a specified period6.
A period of postponement may be extended7. Unless there are exceptional circumstances8, a period of postponement (including one as extended) must not end after the permitted period ends9. The permitted period is two years starting with the date of conviction10; except that if the defendant appeals
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