Judge’s attention to be drawn to actual loss sustained for a compensation order to be made. If property is stolen and recovered undamaged, it is not open to the court to make a compensation order in respect of the value of the goods.
Citations:
Gazette 03-Nov-1993, Times 15-Oct-1993, 15 Cr App R (S) 415
Statutes:
Criminal Compensation Act 1973 35(1)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 05 May 2022; Ref: scu.88214