CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION CLAIMS
SCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
There are separate CICA schemes for residents of England, Scotland and Wales which is administered from offices situated in London and Glasgow and for residents of Northern Ireland which is administered from offices situated in Belfast. Regardless of your location, if you would like free advice, without further obligation, from a specialist personal injury solicitor about a CICA application, just call the helpline or send in a completed contact form.
If you decide to use our services, we provide clear and unambiguous advice on how to proceed with your claim and unbiased information on the chances of your claim succeeding as well as the estimated value your claim.
SOLICITORS HELPLINE 0845 890 4092
Residents of Scotland
Criminal Injury Compensation Scotland
Tay House
300 Bath Street
G2 4LN
Scotland
CICA Appeals Panel
130 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5HF
Scotland
SOLICITORS HELPLINE 0845 890 4092
Residents of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) 2002 : Northern Ireland has its own tariff scheme to compensate victims of violent crime which was introduced in 2002. The scheme operates by assigning each type of injury a set tariff value. The Agency must clearly state reasons for denial or reduction of awards. The new scheme provides enhanced allowances for the psychological effects of bereavement. Claimants with criminal records are not absolutely precluded from receiving compensation, although there may be reduction or denial of an award. Victims of sexual abuse during their childhood, prior to May 1, 2002, may now also file claims.
VICTIM SUPPORT - SCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
UK Victim Support is a charity organisation run by volunteers. Their objective is to provide help to victims and witnesses of crime throughout the UK. Victim Support is not affiliated in any way to the police or to the justice system.
SOLICITORS HELPLINE 0845 890 4092
Victim Support Scotland
Scottish National Office
15/23 Hardwell Close
Edinburgh
EH8 9RX
Scotland
Telephone: 0131 668 4486
Fax: 0131 662 5400
SOLICITORS HELPLINE 0845 890 4092
Victim Support Northern Ireland
Regional Office
Annsgate House
70/74 Ann Street
Belfast
Northern Ireland
BT1 4EH
tel: 028 9024 4039
fax: 028 9031 3838
SOLICITORS HELPLINE 0845 890 4092
Northern Ireland Victim Support Regional offices
Ballymena (028) 2563 0784
Derry/Londonderry (028) 7137 0086
Omagh (028) 8224 0012
Lisburn (028) 9267 5642
Lurgan (028) 3834 7340
Newry (028) 3025 1321
Belfast (North and West) (028) 9024 3133
Belfast (South and East) (028) 9032 8152
HELPLINE 0845 890 4092
In the case of CICA claims terms will vary and in the case of MIB claims terms may vary.