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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…
How to make a will: making sure it's valid, using a solicitor and changing it when your circumstances change
Your will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and…
Your will should set out: who you want to benefit from your will who…
For your will to be legally valid, you must: be 18 or over make it…
You should review your will every 5 years and after any major change in…
Make a victim personal statement to the Parole Board - who can make one, how to write it, and what happens at a parole hearing
The Parole Board decides if prisoners who are eligible for parole can be…
The Parole Board panel makes a decision based on whether a prisoner is a…
Your victim personal statement is your opportunity to explain how a crime…
You’ll usually have a choice of how your victim personal statement is…
You’ll be asked to read out your victim personal statement (unless someone…
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
Find out what to do if you are spiked, or are with someone who has been, and where to get more information.
How HMRC uses debt enforcement powers, debt collection agencies and what happens if you live abroad when you do not pay your tax bill.
Maternity Allowance is paid to pregnant women who do not get Statutory Maternity Pay - rate, eligibility, apply, form MA1
Apply to set up an arrangement with your employer to be kept informed and to be consulted
How to prepare for a flood: who to contact, how to protect your property, get insurance.
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