Criminal injuries compensation tribunal

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Appeal to the tribunal

Download and fill in the appeal form. If you’re applying online, you do not need to sign the form.

You also need copies of:

  • the decision letter from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
  • any documents you want to submit that support your case, such as medical records or evidence of loss of earnings
  • any notices you got from the tribunal giving you extra time to apply

Apply online

Make sure you have electronic copies of all of your documents. You need to upload them to the online service.

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Other ways to apply

Send all of your documents to the email or postal address on the appeal form. Make sure you sign your appeal form.

If you need help applying

Call or email the tribunal helpline. The helpline cannot give you legal advice.

Criminal injuries compensation tribunal helpline  cic.enquiries@justice.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 790 6234 
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
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