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Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
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…
How to get compensation if you've been injured as a result of an accident or injury when someone else is to blame.
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
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.
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.
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
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
Get compensation if you've been injured, a victim of crime or because of unfair working conditions
Check progress of your Part 1, Part I compensation claim if your property's value has reduced because of new or altered roads including Connect Plus claims
You may be able to claim compensation from the council if you've had an accident caused by a road or pavement
A Vaccine Damage Payment is a one-off tax-free payment of £120,000 if you're severely disabled as a result of vaccination against certain diseases - what you'll get, eligibility and applying.
Miscarriage of justice compensation, application for a claim if your conviction has been overturned or you’ve been granted a free pardon
Apply to the Windrush Compensation Scheme if you suffered losses because you could not show you had the right to live in the UK: eligibility, how to claim.
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 residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of business premises once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
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