# The Compensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 133A(8) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and section 373(3)(a) of the Armed Forces Act 2006, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
CRIMINAL LAW, ENGLAND AND WALES
CRIMINAL LAW, NORTHERN IRELAND
DEFENCE
Made ***
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 133A(7) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and section 276A(7) of the Armed Forces Act 2006.
In accordance with section 133A(8) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and section 373(3)(a) of the Armed Forces Act 2006, a draft of this Order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348273892/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-compensation-for-miscarriages-of-justice-alteration-of-overall-compensation-limits-order-2025/introduction
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