The Ministry of Justice and Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority are reviewing the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) following 2022–2023 consultations, with a government response published and a dedicated Bill introduced. The review addresses compensation levels, eligibility, and support for victims of violent crime and historic safeguarding failures.
The government has introduced the Victims and Courts Bill to Parliament today (7 May 2025).
The government has introduced the Victims and Courts Bill to Parliament today (7 May 2025).
In response to: Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review: additional consultation 2023
In response to: Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review: supplementary consultation
Seeking views on the scope and time limits of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
A consultation on the unspent convictions eligibility rule of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
A consultation on reforming the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
This consultation seeks views on options for the reform of the law of limitation in child sexual abuse cases in England and Wales.
This consultation seeks views on options for the reform of the law of limitation in child sexual abuse cases in England and Wales.
This consultation seeks views on options for the reform of the law of limitation in child sexual abuse cases in England and Wales.
Seeking views on the scope and time limits of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
Seeking views on the scope and time limits of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
A consultation on the unspent convictions eligibility rule of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
A consultation on the unspent convictions eligibility rule of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
The Government has responded to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s (IICSA) Accountability and Reparations Investigation Report.
The Government has responded to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s (IICSA) Accountability and Reparations Investigation Report.
A consultation on reforming the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
A consultation on reforming the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Third Reading 15:39:00 Bill passed and sent to the Commons.
Order of Commitment Discharged 15:40:00 Moved by Lord Empey: That the order of commitment be discharged. Lord Empey (UUP): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated …
Second Reading 10:07:00 Moved by Lord Empey: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Empey (UUP): My Lords, during the last Session of Parliament I introduced a similar Bill into your Lordships’ House. While the Bill was …
First Reading 15:28:00 A Bill to make provision for the imposing of restrictions on assets owned by persons involved in conduct that gives support and assistance to terrorist organisations in the United Kingdom for the purpose of securing compensation for …