The Compensation for Miscarriages of Justice (Alteration of Overall Compensation Limits) Order 2025
This Order increases the overall compensation limits that apply to compensation payable by the Secretary of State under section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (“the 1988 Act”) and section 276 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”) for a particular miscarriage of justice.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
28 Oct 2025
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In force
29 Oct 2025
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 133A(7) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988and section 276A(7) of the Armed Forces Act 2006. In accordance with section 133A(8) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 and section 373(3)(a) of the Armed Forces Act 2006, a draft of this Order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
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