Terrorism Act 2000

The Terrorism Act 2000 reformed and extended existing legislation to counter terrorism in the United Kingdom.

Part VII and Schedules 10- 13 of the Act relate specifically to Northern Ireland.

Schedule 12 of the Act is of particular relevance to the Criminal Damages Compensation Scheme. Schedule 12 allows for compensation to be claimed from the Secretary of State where property is taken, occupied, destroyed, or damaged, or any other private property rights are interfered with as a consequence of action taken under Part VII of the Act.

No compensation is payable, however, where the action taken is in connection with, or reveals evidence of, a scheduled offence or an offence under the Act for which the owner of the property is later convicted.

For more information on the Terrorism Act 2000 and its impact on the Criminal Damages Compensation Scheme , please contact us.