The purpose of the Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Act is to establish the financial authority (necessary for regularity reasons) to enable the Home Office to make compensation awards for a specific compensation scheme (the Windrush Compensation Scheme). Further information on the scheme itself, including details of eligibility, how to claim and rates of compensation can be found online at http://www.gov.uk/guidance/windrush-compensation-scheme .
Overview of the Act