Preference must be given to compensation for victims

In force

If a court considers—

(a)

that it is appropriate—

(i)

to make an order for compensation (under this Act or any other

Act); and

(ii)

to impose a fine or make any other order for the payment of a pecuniary sum; but

(b)

that the defendant has insufficient means to pay both the compensation and the fine or other pecuniary sum, the court must give preference to compensation.

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121 Preference must be given to compensation for victims