7F
In forceEffect of setting aside affected agreement
Part 1CChild abuse—setting aside settlements
7F Effect of setting aside affected agreement
(1)
A court may set aside an affected agreement or anything else under this Part only to the extent that it relates to the applicant.
(2)
An affected agreement and anything else set aside under this Part is void but only to the extent that it relates to the applicant.
(3)
An amount paid, including legal costs or disbursements, or other consideration given under the affected agreement—
(a)
is not recoverable despite the agreement being void, and
(b)
may be taken into account by a court in determining damages in proceedings for a cause of action to which the affected agreement relates.
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