Definitions
18 Definitions
In this Act—
act of modern slavery—see section 19A.
act of violence—see section 19.
approved means approved by the Scheme Executive.
approved counselling services—see section 31.
family victim—see section 22.
financial support means the following—
financial assistance for immediate needs under section 26 (1) (b) or 29 (1) (b),
financial assistance in respect of economic loss under section 26 (1) (c), 27 or 29 (1) (d),
funeral expenses under section 29 (1) (c).
grievous bodily harm includes the destruction (other than in the course of a medical procedure) of the foetus of a pregnant woman, whether or not the woman suffers any other harm.
injury means actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm or psychological or psychiatric harm but does not include injury arising from loss or damage to property.
primary victim—see section 20.
recognition payment—see section 34.
road crime—see section 19AB.
secondary victim—see section 21.
sexual assault and domestic violence—see section 19 (8).
victim of an act of violence means a primary victim, secondary victim or family victim of the act of violence.
victims support means support in the form of approved counselling services, financial support or a recognition payment under the Scheme.
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