Immigration Act 2016

Compensation

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15(1)A person who claims to have incurred financial loss in consequence of an illegal working closure notice, other than one cancelled under paragraph 3(1)(b), may apply to the court for compensation.

(2)An application under this paragraph may not be heard unless it is made before the end of the period of 3 months starting with the day on which the notice ceases to have effect.

(3)On an application under this paragraph the court may order the payment of compensation out of money provided by Parliament if it is satisfied—

(a)that at the time the notice was issued, the condition in paragraph 1(3) or (6) was not met;

(b)that the applicant has incurred financial loss in consequence of the notice; and

(c)that having regard to all the circumstances it is appropriate to order payment of compensation in respect of that loss.