SCHEDULES
C1SCHEDULE 12 Compensation
Time limit
3
1
Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), an application for compensation in respect of an act must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the act.
2
The Secretary of State may, in response to a request made to him in writing, permit an application to be made—
a
after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), and
b
within such longer period, starting from the date of the act and not exceeding six months, as he may specify.
3
Where the Secretary of State refuses a request under sub-paragraph (2)—
a
he shall serve a notice of refusal on the person who made the request,
b
that person may, within the period of six weeks beginning with the date of service of the notice, appeal to the county court against the refusal, and
c
the county court may exercise the power of the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (2).
Sch. 12: power to apply conferred (19.2.2006) by Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006 (c. 4), ss. {4(2)(f)}, 5(3)