Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

Payments in connection with maladministrationE+W+N.I.

17(1)Sub-paragraph (2) applies if DBS considers—E+W+N.I.

(a)that action taken by or on behalf of DBS amounts to maladministration, and

(b)that a person has been adversely affected by the action.

(2)DBS may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, make such payment (if any) to the person as it considers appropriate.

(3)In sub-paragraph (1) “action” includes failure to act.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 8 para. 17 in force at 15.10.2012 by S.I. 2012/2521, art. 2(d)