Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

11.   Awards not assignable

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    (1)   An award or part of an award payable under this Act shall not be assignable or transferable except for the purpose of satisfying—

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      (a)     a debt to the Crown;

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      (b)     an order of a court for a payment of periodical sums of money towards the maintenance of a spouse, a former spouse or a child being a minor of a legislator to whom the award is payable.

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    (2)   An award shall not be attached, sequestered, or levied upon, for or in respect of a debt unless

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      (a)     by order of the Court; or

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      (b)     the debt is due to the Crown.