Rape victim compensation scheme: Real life case study If you need guidance on making a rape victim compensation scheme claim then contact us for a free case assessment on 0333 888 0446 or send an email to us in confidence at

  What happens if a CICA rape claim is made out of time? For expert guidance on making a CICA rape claim on a no win, no fee basis contact our confidential helpline for a free case assessment. Call freephone

We provide free expert guidance on making a rape claim through the government’s CICA scheme. Rape Crisis is reporting a rise in the number of enquiries it receives, with calls to its helpline now approaching nearly 4,000 a week. The

We specialise in claiming compensation for victims of abuse. In this short case study we look at a ‘historic abuse’ claim that we dealt with, in which the victim received compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority many years after

Victims of crime can benefit from appointing a specialist lawyer to help them applying for a review of a CICA award, but it is important not to delay. Contact our free helpline on 0333 888 0446 or email us at

The CICA claim scheme excludes awards of compensation where an applicant has unspent convictions which resulted in a custodial or community service sentence. Lawyer Liz Duncan reviews an unsuccessful challenge by three applicants. The CICA’s policy to deny compensation to

Criminal injury solicitors: Court allows historic sex abuse victim to pursue claim Abuse lawyer Liz Duncan welcomes an important court ruling which allows abuse survivors to bring CICA criminal injury claims aoutside the ususal time limits; even where a previous

Important CICA domestic violence ruling. A woman (known only as ‘Sarah’ to protect her anonymity) has won compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority in a milestone CICA domestic violence ruling. Sarah had been subjected to domestic violence, including rape, at

The CICA has ruled that a 28-year-old man who was born severely disabled following the incest rape of his mother does have the right to seek an award of compensation. The applicant, who suffers from epilepsy and severe learning difficulties

Solicitor, Lee Dawkins, says that sex abuse victims should not be made to suffer twice for the crimes committed against them The CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) has hit the headlines for reducing the compensation of over 400 sex abuse