SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 6Illegal working closure notices and illegal working compliance orders

Compensation

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1

A person who claims to have incurred financial loss in consequence of an illegal working closure notice, other than one cancelled under paragraph 3(1)(b), may apply to the court for compensation.

2

An application under this paragraph may not be heard unless it is made before the end of the period of 3 months starting with the day on which the notice ceases to have effect.

3

On an application under this paragraph the court may order the payment of compensation out of money provided by Parliament if it is satisfied—

a

that at the time the notice was issued, the condition in paragraph 1(3) or (6) was not met;

b

that the applicant has incurred financial loss in consequence of the notice; and

c

that having regard to all the circumstances it is appropriate to order payment of compensation in respect of that loss.