JP v FTT and CICA (CIC): [2022] UKUT 49 (AAC)
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wikeley on 14 February 2022.
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Judicial Summary
Claimant for criminal injuries compensation suffered head injuries after assault by sister’s boyfriend on front doorstep - Claimant and assailant had exchanged abuse on phone immediately before assault - Claimant went to front door holding mallet which was then used by assailant against him - Claim refused under paragraph 25 of 2012 Scheme - Judicial review of First Tier Tribunal decision - Whether First Tier Tribunal had adequately considered argument that claimant was acting in self-defence or defence of his sister
Published 3 May 2022