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GRUNDTVIG Partnership “Education for Young Sentenced Adults” 2011- 1- FR1-GRU06-24355 Measure of protection [ Χ ] Penal measure [] Range of application Between 16 Years and above Duration Different Execution support Unit cost Different Decision maker Judge Presentation of the measure The payment of compensation by the offender to the person harmed by the offense is imposed mainly in theft cases. With the imposition of such penalty the rights and needs of victims are recognized and also the victim is relieve from the headache of a civil action against the accused. Court order for such compensation in Cyprus is rarely used by the Courts. PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION