Application for Compensation Order

(1) A person who believes that they have suffered loss or damage due to the commission of an offence under this Act, may make an application for a Compensation Order. (2) The Court may make an order under sub-section (1) of its own motion. (3) A Court shall, where it is satisfied on an application under sub-section (1), that the applicant has suffered pain and suffering, loss, harm or injury, that is caused by the commission of an offence under this Act, grant the Compensation Order. (4) A Compensation Order under sub-section (1) shall be without prejudice to any other remedy which the applicant has (5) An application under sub-section (1) shall be made prior to sentencing of the person against whom the Compensation Order is sought and be in accordance with rules of Court.