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Crime and Security Act 2010

Compensation of victims of overseas terrorism

Section 49: Eligibility and applications

224.Section 49 makes provision about the eligibility criteria to be included in the Scheme (subsection (1)). Eligibility to make an application may be determined by reference to the applicant’s nationality (or that of the injured person, if different); by reference to the applicant’s place of residence; by reference to the applicant’s length of residence in that place; by reference to any other factor the Secretary of State considers appropriate; or by any combination of such factors. It is proposed that eligibility for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme should extend to British victims and nationals of the European Union and European Economic Area with a sufficient connection to the United Kingdom.

225.The Scheme may also require that an application must be made within a specified period (subsection (2)(b)) and in a specified manner or form (subsection (2)(c)).

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