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Key Elements of the CICA Scheme
For criminal injuries compensation to be payable the incident must have been reported to the police as soon as reasonably practicable.
The application must be made within two years of the incident; unless you are under 18, or there are good reasons for delay – such as in the case of sexual abuse or assault.
Awards can be refused or reduced on the basis of the victim's conduct, or their unspent criminal convictions.
The maximum compensation award is £500,000.
Payments for injuries are made in accordance with a tariff, and include both physical and mental injuries.
Payments can be made for up to three separate criminal injuries.
Payments can also be made for: Loss of earnings, Special expenses (such as care), and Bereavement and dependency in fatal cases.
The CICA will not pay an applicant's legal costs.
Applications can be reopened and further payments made where it is appropriate to do so.