Victim’s behaviour and relationship relevant

In force

A court may decide not to make a reparation order or to reduce the amount to be paid under a compensation order if —

(a)

any behaviour, condition, attitude or disposition of the victim contributed directly or indirectly to the loss or damage suffered;

(b)

the offence was not reported promptly to the police;

(c)

the victim did not take reasonable steps to assist in the identification, apprehension or prosecution of the offender;

(d)

because of any relationship or connection between the offender and the victim, it would be just to do so.

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