Article 9 Determination and payment of claims
The Secretary of State must determine a claim made under article 8 as soon as reasonably practicable.
No compensation is payable in respect of a claim which amounts to less than £30, but subject to that, the amount payable is to be determined in accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4).
The amount of compensation payable for a weapon, if any, is the standard level of compensation, unless the claimant has indicated that a higher amount of compensation is sought.
Where the claimant has sought a higher amount of compensation than the standard level of compensation, the amount payable, if any, is to be determined by the Secretary of State taking account of the valuation evidence supplied.
If satisfied that compensation is payable under this Part, the Secretary of State must—
notify the claimant in writing of the amount of compensation that the Secretary of State considers is payable and give reasons for the decision; and
make payment of the amount determined into the bank account nominated for this purpose on the claim form submitted by the claimant.
If not satisfied that compensation is payable under this Part, the Secretary of State must notify the claimant in writing that no compensation is to be paid and give reasons for the decision.