Paragraph 9 Compensation

(1)

This paragraph applies where a restraint order is discharged under paragraph 6(4)(a).

(2)

This paragraph also applies where a forfeiture order or a restraint order is made in or in relation to proceedings for an offence under any of articles 6 to 9 which—

(a)

do not result in conviction for an offence under any of those articles,

(b)

result in conviction for an offence under any of those articles in respect of which the person convicted is subsequently pardoned by Her Majesty, or

(c)

result in conviction for an offence under any of those articles which is subsequently quashed.

(3)

A person who has an interest in any property which was subject to the order may apply to the Supreme Court for compensation.

(4)

The Supreme Court may order compensation to be paid to the applicant if satisfied—

(a)

that there was a serious default on the part of a person concerned in the investigation or prosecution of the offence,

(b)

that the person concerned was or was acting as a member of the police force of the Territory or was or was acting under the authority of the Attorney General or the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Territory,

(c)

that the applicant has suffered loss in consequence of anything done in relation to the property by or in pursuance of the forfeiture order or restraint order, and

(d)

that, having regard to all the circumstances, it is appropriate to order compensation to be paid.

(5)

The Supreme Court shall not order compensation to be paid where it appears to it that proceedings for the offence would have been instituted even if the serious default had not occurred.

(6)

Compensation payable under this paragraph shall be paid out of the funds of the government of the Territory.