Western Australian Current Acts

SENTENCING ACT 1995 - SECT 113

113 .         Victim’s behaviour and relationship relevant

                A court may decide not to make a reparation order or to reduce the amount to be paid under a compensation order if —

            (a)         any behaviour, condition, attitude or disposition of the victim contributed directly or indirectly to the loss or damage suffered;

            (b)         the offence was not reported promptly to the police;

            (c)         the victim did not take reasonable steps to assist in the identification, apprehension or prosecution of the offender;

            (d)         because of any relationship or connection between the offender and the victim, it would be just to do so.