# The Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Regulations 2000, Paragraph 13

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Compensation for seizure and detention
(1) Where an officer of OFCOM exercises any power under paragraph 8 above to seize and detain apparatus, OFCOM shall be liable to pay compensation to any person having an interest in the apparatus in respect of any loss or damage caused by reason of the exercise of the power if—
(a) there has been no contravention in relation to the apparatus of any regulation; and
(b) the exercise of the power is not attributable to any neglect or default by that person.
(2) Any disputed question as to the right to or the amount of any compensation payable under this paragraph shall be determined by arbitration or, in Scotland, by a single arbiter appointed, failing agreement between the parties, by the sheriff.

---
Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/730/schedule/9/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/radio-equipment-and-telecommunications-terminal-equipment-regulations-2000/schedule-9/paragraph-13
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.