Procurator Fiscal, Dumfries against Aidan Pardoe (Sheriff Court Civil) [2026] SCDUM 20 (12 November 2025)

Procurator Fiscal, Dumfries against Aidan Pardoe (Sheriff Court Civil) [2026] SCDUM 20 (12 November 2025)

The court was satisfied that the statutory criteria for extension under section 336A(1) were met: the investigation was ongoing, being conducted diligently, further time was needed, and it was reasonable to extend the moratorium. The exclusion of the respondent and his solicitor was justified only for the period during which sensitive operational matters were discussed.

Citation
[2026] SCDUM 20
Parties
Petitioner: Procurator Fiscal, Dumfries; Respondent: Aidan Pardoe
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
12 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Petition (civil) / Application for Extension of Moratorium Under Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Outcome
extension of moratorium granted
Legal Topics
Proceeds of Crime, Moratorium Extension, Exclusion From Proceedings, Service of Petition
Criminal Law Civil Procedure Proceeds of Crime Moratorium Extension Exclusion From Proceedings Service of Petition

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Parties

Procurator Fiscal, Dumfries

Petitioner

Aidan Pardoe

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Petition (civil) / Application for Extension of Moratorium Under Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant an extension of the moratorium period under section 336A(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether exclusion of the respondent and his solicitor from part of the proceedings was justified
  3. 3 Whether the petition complied with procedural requirements regarding service and exclusion

Ratio Decidendi

The court was satisfied that the statutory criteria for extension under section 336A(1) were met: the investigation was ongoing, being conducted diligently, further time was needed, and it was reasonable to extend the moratorium. The exclusion of the respondent and his solicitor was justified only for the period during which sensitive operational matters were discussed.

Court Disposition

extension of moratorium granted

Orders

  • Extension of the moratorium period from 13 November 2025 to 13 December 2025 under section 336A(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002