Part 2Confiscation: England and Wales

Compensation

73 Order varied or discharged

(1)

This section applies if—

(a)

the court varies a confiscation order under section 29 or discharges one under section 30, and

(b)

an application is made to the Crown Court by a person who held realisable property and has suffered loss as a result of the making of the order.

(2)

The court may order the payment of such compensation as it believes is just.

(3)

Compensation under this section is payable—

(a)

to the applicant;

(b)

by the Lord Chancellor.