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Paragraph 16

(1)

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementing the provisions of paragraph 15, including (among other things)—

(a)

provision about how to make a claim for compensation under that paragraph;

(b)

provision about the person to whom a claim must be made;

(c)

provision about the period within which a claim must be made;

(d)

provision requiring a person to provide specified information when making a claim;

(e)

provision conferring discretion on any person to decide whether a person is entitled to compensation under that paragraph and, if so, the amount to be paid;

(f)

provision requiring a person making a claim to be given specified information about the decision on the claim;

(g)

provision about reviews or appeals.

(2)

In sub-paragraph (1) “specified” means specified in the regulations.