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Victims of miscarriages of justice will be eligible for greater compensation to rebuild their lives following a proposed increase in the compensation cap.
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Three-year appointment of Julian Blazeby to board role announced.
How to apply for compensation for the incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre on 26 May 2025.
Victims of child sexual abuse will be better supported with new reforms that prioritise their rights.
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on 1 January 2025.
Information about claiming compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Paris France on 2 December 2022.
Information about claiming compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Murcia, Spain on 17 September 2021.
Information about claiming compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Uganda on 17 October 2023.
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attacks in Israel starting on 7 October 2023.
Government delivers on pledge to return number of cases reaching court to 2016 levels.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia on 27 November 2022.
How to contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority during the festive period.
Victims are seeing significant improvements in the criminal justice system’s response to rape, a new report has revealed today (15 December 2022).
Victims of rape across England and Wales will have access to round-the-clock support as a new 24/7 Support Line is launched today (7 December 2022).
Rape victims will receive enhanced support at 3 Crown Courts under a new pilot scheme launched by the government today (16 June 2022) as part of efforts to drive up prosecutions and convictions.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
An update on how to contact CICA over the festive period.
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan on 26 August 2021
Sweeping reforms to increase the number of rape cases reaching court while bolstering support for victims have been unveiled by the government today (18 June 2021).
CICA will be closed on Monday 28 September for a public holiday.
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