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<p>The Ministry of Justice has published information on the number of compensation
orders, on a principal and all-disposal basis, by offence type, in England and Wales.
For figures for year ending December 2015 up to year ending December 2017 the information
is available in <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063880/outcomes-by-offence-2020-revised.xlsx"
target="_blank">Outcomes by Offence data tool: December 2020 (MS Excel Spreadsheet,
6.04 MB)</a> and for figures between year ending June 2018 up to year ending June
2022 the information is available in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1118314/outcomes-by-offence-june-2022.xlsx"
target="_blank">Outcomes by Offence data tool: June 2022 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 83.2
MB)</a>. For number of compensation orders issued, on a principal disposal basis (most
severe disposal offender received) see the ‘Sentencing Outcomes’ worksheet and for
an all-disposal basis see the ‘Compensation’ worksheet.</p><p> </p><p>Courts may impose
a compensation order on an offender requiring them to make financial reparation to
the victim for any personal injury, loss or damage resulting from the offence. Compensation
may be ordered for such amount as the court considers appropriate having regard to
any evidence including any representations made by the offender or prosecutor. There
is no limit on the value of a single compensation order handed down to an adult offender.
However, in determining whether to make a compensation order, and the amount to be
paid under such an order, the court must take into account the financial circumstances
of the offender.</p>
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