Sentencing Act 1995
Part 16Reparation orders
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Part 16 — Reparation orders
Division 1 — General matters
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Term used: reparation order 160
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General provisions 160
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Making a reparation order 160
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Facts relevant to making reparation order 161
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Victim’s behaviour and relationship relevant 162
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Civil standard of proof applies 162
114A. Victim may appeal against refusal of reparation order 162
- Effect of reparation order on civil proceedings etc. 163
Division 2 — Compensation order
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Terms used 163
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Compensation order in favour of victim 164
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Compensation order in favour of third party 164
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Enforcing compensation order 165
119A. Imprisonment until compensation paid, court may order 165
Division 3 — Restitution order
- Making restitution order 166
120A. Enforcing restitution order, Sheriff’s powers for 167
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Enforcing restitution order, court’s powers for 167
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Non‑compliance with restitution order, offence 168