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PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 14 Preference must be given to compensation for victims

PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 14

Preference must be given to compensation for victims

14 Preference must be given to compensation for victims

If a court considers—

(a) that it is appropriate—
(i) to make an order for compensation (whether under this or another Act); and
(ii) to impose a fine or make another order for payment of an amount of money; and
(b) that the offender can not pay both the compensation and the fine or amount;
the court must give preference to making an order for compensation, but may also impose a sentence other than that of imprisonment.