Policy Threads

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review

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.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to review support available to survivors for historic safeguarding failures by local authorities.

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13 Jan 2026 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

Offences against Children: Compensation

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what timetable has been set for establishing a single national redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse in England and Wales, in the context of the recommendation of the Independent Inquiry …

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30 Apr 2019 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

Young Offenders: Protection

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to paragraph 211 of the IICSA report Sexual Abuse of Children in Custodial Institutions: 2009–2017, published February 2019, what the terms of reference are of the safeguarding review being carried …

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6 Sep 2018 | Written question Ministry of Justice linked

Criminal Injuries Compensation

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he has plans to remove the same roof rule from the criminal injuries compensations scheme. Answer: We are determined to make sure every victim gets the compensation to which they are …

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