GREAT BRITAIN

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Tay House

300 Bath Street

Glasgow, 92 4JR

Phone: 014-133-12726

Fax: 014-133-12287

014-135-33148

Great Britain has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent or personal crime.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Report to Police: As soon as possible; exceptions are made.

Filing Period: Within 2 years; exceptions are made.

CLAIMANTS

Victims of crime

Dependents of homicide victims

Foreign citizens

PROCEDURES

A claimant can obtain an application from CICA, local Victim Support Schemes, Crown Court Witness Service, local police stations or local Citizens Advice Bureaus.

The application should be sent to the CICA. The program's initial decision should be made within twelve months, while reviews and hearings take several months longer. Compensation will be paid as soon as CICA receives notification that the claimant accepts the decision.

BENEFITS & AWARD LIMITS

The maximum award in Pounds is: 500,000.

Compensable Costs

Medical expenses

Mental health expenses

Lost wages for disabled victims

Lost support for dependents of homicide victims

Funerals

Travel

Rehabilitation for disabled victims

Pain and suffering

Bereavement

Loss of parental services

EMERGENCY AWARDS

Interim payments may be made where a final decision as to the appropriate award is uncertain. For example, when the victim's medical prognosis is unclear.

FUNDING SOURCES

The program is funded by the Government/Taxpayers' revenue.

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