Section 20AProvision for Compensation

s. 20A

20A. Provision for Compensation [(1)The Tribunal may award any amount it deems appropriate as compensation for the victims of the crimes. (2) If the compensation cannot be recovered from the convicted individual or their existing assets, such amounts shall be recoverable from any assets that the individual may own or acquire in the future. (3) In the cases stated above, the claim for compensation shall take precedence over any other claims against the aforementioned assets.]

1. 36. Section 20A was inserted by section 17 of the International Crimes (Tribunals) (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. XIII of 2026) (With effect from 6th January 2009).