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How to claim compensation if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime using the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme.
You might be able to claim compensation if you were the victim of a…
The crime must have happened in England, Wales or Scotland. It must be…
You can make a claim online. It does not cost anything to apply. You do…
You’ll get a reference number when you submit your claim. Use the…
You must contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) to…
The deadline to apply for compensation was 13 June 2021 if you were a…
Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Check if you can get compensation if you’ve been unable to access Tax-Free Childcare or 30 hours free childcare due to technical issues.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing compensation for injuries at work
The Compensation Recovery Unit recovers social security benefits in certain compensation cases and NHS costs in certain injury cases.
How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.
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 .
The Central Advisory Committee on Compensation (CAC Compensation) gives advice on all service compensation schemes and on policy issues related to them. CAC Compensation works with the Ministry of Defence .
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
The Foreign Compensation Commission works out the amount of compensation British claimants are entitled to under international and British law for losses suffered abroad. It also helps in the settlement negotiations of British property losses overseas at the hands of...
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
How to compensate members who make a claim in relation to annual allowance, lifetime allowance and unauthorised payments charges where they are affected by the public service pensions remedy.
If you're a UK resident and have been injured because of a violent crime abroad, you can usually apply for compensation
Get compensation if you've been injured, a victim of crime or because of unfair working conditions
Guidance for local authorities on how to access the local government income compensation scheme for lost sales, fees and charges as a result of COVID-19.
Make a 'Part I claim' when your property depreciates because of the use of a new or altered highway - eligibility and where to send your claim
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