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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…
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority - how to appeal a decision if you've been refused compensation for a violent crime, where to get help and advice
You can appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Criminal Injuries Compensation)…
Download and fill in the appeal form. If you’re applying online, you do…
The tribunal will send a copy of your appeal form to the Criminal Injuries…
There’s no right of appeal but you may be able to ask for a ‘judicial…
Read the rules the tribunal must follow and its decisions on previous…
Compensation for terrorist attacks abroad - eligibility, acts of terrorism covered, application form, helpline
How to request your personal data from CICA under data protection legislation.
Forms for applying for compensation if you're a victim of terrorism abroad, and detailed information on how to apply.
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