Uk Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Manchester Synagogue Attack Compensation Application

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) published guidance on 3 October 2025 for victims of the Manchester synagogue attack on 2 October 2025. Victims injured in the attack can apply for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. Applicants do not need a solicitor or claims management company to apply; free independent advice is available from Victim and Witness Information or charitable organisations.

Apply for CICA Compensation After Huntingdon Train Attack

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) published a news story on 3 November 2025 informing potential claimants about compensation eligibility following the Huntingdon train attack on 1 November 2025. Victims injured in the attack may apply to CICA under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. Free independent advice is available from Victim and Witness Information.

How to Apply for Bondi Beach Terror Attack Compensation

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published guidance on 15 December 2025 for British and eligible citizens affected by the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on 14 December 2025. The guidance directs victims to the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012 and provides contact details for the CICA helpline.

CICA Scheme Guidance for Claims Officers

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) published guidance for its claims officers on applying the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. The guidance covers policy interpretations for awarding compensation to victims of violent crime in England, Scotland, and Wales. Supporting guidance notes address specific topics including immediate payments, substantial recovery, medically recognised illness, scarring, burns, facial fractures, child abuse, FGM, and care needs assessment.

Anonymised Criminal Injuries Compensation Case Statistics

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) published anonymised statistical data on criminal injuries compensation cases resolved under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. The dataset covers fiscal years 2013-14 through 2018-19, with files ranging from 3.17 MB to 6.94 MB. Injuries appearing fewer than three times in the dataset have been redacted to protect applicant anonymity.