# The Forfeiture (Northern Ireland) Order 1982, Article 3: The “ forfeiture rule ”


(1) In this Order, the “forfeiture rule” means the rule of public policy which in certain circumstances precludes a person who has unlawfully killed another from acquiring a benefit in consequence of the killing.
(2) References in this Order to a person who has unlawfully killed another include a reference to a person who has unlawfully aided, abetted, counselled or procured the death of that other and references in this Order to unlawful killing shall be interpreted accordingly.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/1082/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forfeiture-northern-ireland-order-1982/article-3
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