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Abstract: Application for an extension of time under section 4 of the Ordinance - Limitation in the Ordinance for bringing a claim is one year - Applicant brought claim three years after the incident.
Decision: Application granted - Applicant unaware of her rights until after the limitation period had expired - Onus on the Respondent to ensure that victims of crime are aware of recourse under the Ordinance - Efforts to promote awareness around the time of the Applicant=s injury were minimal.
Subjects: Damages - Criminal injuries compensation - Time for applying
Keywords: Criminal injuries compensation - limitation - extension
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