# The Abuse Redress Rules 2026, Paragraph 4: Step 4


(1) Step 4 is—
(a) to decide whether there are exceptional circumstances which justify increasing the Step 3 sum, and
(b) if the decision under paragraph (a) is that there are circumstances of that description, to increase the Step 3 sum by 20%.
(2) In making the decision under paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework.
(3) The sum resulting under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 4 sum” and is the amount of the redress payment, subject to any adjustment under Step 5 (if applicable).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/883/schedule/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/abuse-redress-rules-2026/schedule/paragraph-4
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