Article 213Z11 CompensationF1

This article applies if—

Where this article applies a person by or for whom the account to which the account freezing order applies is operated may make an application to the relevant court for compensation.

If the relevant court is satisfied that the applicant has suffered loss as a result of the making of the account freezing order and that the circumstances are exceptional, the relevant court may order compensation to be paid to the applicant.

The amount of compensation to be paid is the amount the relevant court thinks reasonable, having regard to the loss suffered and any other relevant circumstances.

If the account freezing order was applied for by an officer of Revenue and Customs, the compensation is to be paid by the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.

If the account freezing order was applied for by a constable, the compensation is to be paid as follows—

If the account freezing order was applied for by an SFO officer, the compensation is to be paid by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office.

If the account freezing order was applied for by a National Crime Agency officer, the compensation is to be paid by the National Crime Agency.