AZP v Victims Compensation Fund Corporation [2014] NSWCATAD 137

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: AZP v Victims Compensation Fund Corporation [2014] NSWCATAD 137 Hearing dates: On the papers Decision date: 12 September 2014 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: J McAteer Senior Member Decision: 1. Pursuant to section 38 ((5) (a) of the old Act I set aside the decision of the compensation assessor. 2. Pursuant to section 29 (1) (a) of the old Act I make an award of statutory compensation. Catchwords: Act of Violence - Detain for advantage - Kidnapping - Violent Conduct - Elements of offence. Legislation Cited: Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 Victims Rights and Support Regulation 2013 Victims Support and Rehabilitation Regulation 2012 Victims Support and Rehabilitation Rule 1997 Crimes Act 1900 Cases Cited: Kyriakopoulos v Victims Compensation Fund [2007] NSWDC 304 Buckley v Victims Compensation Fund Corporation (2004) NSWSC 513 Texts Cited: Butterworths Criminal Practice and Procedure (Lexis Nexis) New Shorter Oxford Dictionary Macquarie Dictionary (revised third edition) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder DSM IV TR Category: Principal judgment Parties: AZP (Appellant) Victims Compensation Fund Corporation - (Respondent) Representation: AZP (Appellant in person) File Number(s): 137301 (Decision under review 170081)