[303W Compensation]
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (2002 c 29) | Legislation

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[(1)     If no order under section 303O, 303Q or 303R is made in respect of any property detained under this Chapter, the person to whom the property belongs or from whom it was seized may make an application for compensation.

(2)     An application under subsection (1) is to be made—

(a)     in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, to a magistrates' court;

(b)     in Scotland, to the sheriff.

(3)     If the court or sheriff is satisfied that the applicant has suffered loss as a result of the detention of the property and that the circumstances are exceptional, the court or sheriff may order compensation to be paid to the applicant.

(4)     The amount of compensation to be paid is the amount the court or sheriff thinks reasonable, having regard to the loss suffered and any other relevant circumstances.

(5)     If the property was seized by an officer of Revenue and Customs, the compensation is to be paid by the Commissioners

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