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CurrentDeath of person entitled to compensation ends entitlement
10 Death of person entitled to compensation ends entitlement
(1)
Any entitlement of a victim to compensation under this Act ceases on the death of the victim.
(2)
Any entitlement of a close relative of a deceased victim to compensation under this Act ceases on the death of the close relative.
(3)
Subsections (1) and (2) apply even if —
(a)
a compensation application is made by or on behalf of a victim or a close relative of a deceased victim before the death of the victim or close relative; or
(b)
a compensation award in favour of a victim or a close relative of a deceased victim is made after and in ignorance of the death of the victim or close relative.
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