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'''Bona vacantia''' ([[Latin language|Latin]], meaning ''vacant goods'') is a [[doctrine]] of the [[common law]] in [[United Kingdom]] under which ownerless property passes by law to [[the Crown]]. It has largely replaced the doctrine of [[escheat]], which had a similar effect in relation to [[feudal]] [[tenure]]s. The body that administers ''bona vacantia'' varies within the UK: |
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*In [[England and Wales]], the '''Bona Vacantia''' division of the [[Treasury Solicitor's Department]] of the [[United Kingdom|UK]] Government is responsible for dealing with ''bona vacantia'' assets, which are chiefly: |
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** [[Treasure Trove]] |
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** Assets of companies for which ownership cannot be traced |
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** Assets of the estates of those deceased who died [[intestacy|intestate]] and for whom no beneficiaries can be traced. |
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*In [[Scotland]], ''bona vacantia'' is administered by the [[Queen's & Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer]], an office held by the [[Crown Agent]], the senior official in the [[Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)]]. |
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*In [[Northern Ireland]], ''bona vacantia'' is dealt with by the [[Crown Solicitor]] as the [[Treasury Solicitor's Nominee]]. |
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*In the Duchies of [[Cornwall]] and [[Lancaster]], ''bona vacantia'' is in favour of the [[Duchy of Cornwall]] or the [[Duchy of Lancaster]] instead of [[the Crown]], highlighting the Duchies' distinct constitutional position from the rest of [[England]], and the administration is dealt with a firm of [[solicitor]]s, [[Farrer and Co]]. |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.bonavacantia.gov.uk/ Bona Vacantia] |
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* [http://www.treasury-solicitor.gov.uk/ Treasury Solicitor's Department] |
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* [http://www.crownoffice.gov.uk/ Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service] |
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[[Category:Common law]] |
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[[Category:English law]] |
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[[Category:Scots law]] |
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