New Clause 12
Crime and Security Bill
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Compensation scheme

'(1) Arrangements under section [Introductory] may include the making of a scheme providing, in particular, for-

(a) the circumstances in which payments may be made, and

(b) the categories of person to whom payments may be made.

(2) The scheme is to be known as the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme ("the Scheme").

(3) Sums required for payments to be made in accordance with the Scheme are to be provided by the Secretary of State.

(4) Schedule [Compensation of victims of overseas terrorism: consequential amendments] (which makes consequential amendments relating to the Scheme) is part of this section.'.-(Mr. Hanson.)

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This new clause makes provision for the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme which will provide for the circumstances in which payments may be made and the categories of person to whom payments may be made.

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