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Sentencing Act 1997
43Priority of fine and restitution or compensation order
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### 43 Priority of fine and restitution or compensation order
> If a court considers that –
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> > > (a) it would be appropriate both to impose a fine and to make a restitution or compensation order; but
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> > > (b) the offender has insufficient means to pay both –
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> the court must give preference to restitution or compensation, though it may impose the fine as well.