Part 2Confiscation: England and Wales

Compensation

73Order varied or discharged

1

This section applies if—

a

the court varies a confiscation order under section 29 or discharges one under section 30, and

b

an application is made to the Crown Court by a person who held realisable property and has suffered loss as a result of the making of the order.

2

The court may order the payment of such compensation as it believes is just.

3

Compensation under this section is payable—

a

to the applicant;

b

by the Lord Chancellor.