Criminal Injuries Compensation

Justice written question – answered at on 14 March 2013.

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Photo of Tom Greatrex Tom Greatrex Shadow Minister (Energy)

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many awards for compensation made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority were made, having initially been refused and that refusal being subsequently overturned, in each of the last 10 years.

Photo of Helen Grant Helen Grant The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities

The following figures reflect cases where a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claims officer overturned another claims officer's decision to refuse compensation. This happens when the claimant asks CICA to review the case. This is distinct from an appeal, which is heard by the Tribunals Service.

  Awards made after initial refusal
2002-03 3,153
2003-04 2,686
2004-05 2,513
2005-06 1,987
2006-07 1,856
2007-08 2,184
2008-09 2,778
2009-10 2,678
2010-11 1,925
2011-12 1,713

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