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CICA pays compensation to people physically or mentally injured because of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, or in an act of terror abroad. CICA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
How to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme if you've been seriously injured in a violent crime.
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 may be eligible for an injury payment of between £1,000 and £250,000.…
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…
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
An accessible version of the tariff of injuries from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
The official guide on what to expect after submitting a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
A guide to applying for a payment from the Hardship Fund. The fund helps low paid workers who are victims of crime.
The current Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 (amended), which applies from 13 June 2019 onwards. Includes a link to previous Schemes.
How to complain about customer service at the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
Customer Charter setting out the rights and responsibilities of anyone applying for criminal injuries compensation.
Guidance for claims officers of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) on how to apply the rules of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
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