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A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's attacks against healthcare workers and facilities, including "double tap" strikes, in Ukraine.
We deal with compensation claims from people who have been physically or mentally injured because they were the victim of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales. CICA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
How to claim compensation if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime using the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme.
The British Consulate General in Houston maintains and develops relations between the UK and the USA.
If you're a UK resident and have been injured because of a violent crime abroad, you can usually apply for compensation
The British Embassy Washington maintains and develops relations between the UK and the United States.
List of medical repatriation companies for British nationals who are seriously ill or injured abroad and need medical evacuation to the UK.
Find out about UK forces in Afghanistan
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
This guide provides advice on what the British Embassy can do to help UK nationals affected by domestic abuse in France, the services available in France, how to report abuse to the police and how to get protection.
Information on accessing victim and witness support services.
Many UK-based organisations can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad.
Exceptional Assistance Measures (EAM) provide additional practical support to British nationals affected by terrorist attacks overseas, and their families
Information about the Personal Injury Discount Rate review 2024.
Compensation schemes you can apply to if you've been injured or became ill while serving in the armed forces - who can claim, how to claim, how long it takes, complaining about decisions
Compensation for terrorist attacks abroad - eligibility, acts of terrorism covered, application form, helpline
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