Western Australian Current Acts

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION ACT 2003 - SECT 36

36 .         No award if compensation likely to benefit offender

                An assessor must not make a compensation award in favour of a victim, or a close relative of a deceased victim, if the assessor is of the opinion —

            (a)         that there is a relationship or connection between the person who committed the offence and the victim or close relative; and

            (b)         that by reason of the relationship or connection any money paid under the award is likely to benefit or advantage the person who committed the offence.