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Time Limits for CICA Claims: Your Questions Answered (Added 2/07/25 )
When making a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), understanding the time limits is crucial. Missing a deadline can jeopardise your entitlement to compensation, so it is important to be clear about the rules and exceptions that apply. …more
What If There’s No Conviction? Claiming Through the CICA Without a Criminal Conviction (Added 26/06/25 )
As a victim of violent crime in Great Britain, you might wonder if you can still claim compensation if the assailant hasn’t been caught, charged, or convicted. It’s a common misconception that a criminal conviction is a prerequisite for a …more
CICA – Glossary of Terms (Added 18/06/25 )
If you are making an application to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) you may come across legal terms that you don’t understand. We are here to explain such terms and to help and guide you through your application. Below …more
What if my CICA Claim is Rejected? Understanding Appeals and Your Next Steps (Added 19/05/25 )
Making a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) can be a daunting experience, especially if your application is rejected. Whether you are applying for compensation as a victim of violent crime, sexual assault, abuse, or other qualifying injuries, …more
Common CICA Claim Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: Tips to Prevent Claim Rejection (Added 12/05/25 )
Applying for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) can offer vital support to those who have suffered physical or psychological injury as a result of violent crime. However, the process is not always straightforward. Each year, many claims …more
Understanding the Requirements for Criminal Injuries Compensation — Why Delays in Reporting Don’t Always Disqualify You (Added 6/05/25 )
Applying for criminal injuries compensation can feel overwhelming, particularly when it comes to understanding the rules around reporting the incident to the police. A common misconception is that a crime must be reported immediately for a victim to be eligible …more
Understanding CICA Claims: Eligibility and Key Requirements (Added 1/05/25 )
At Ison Harrison, we often assist victims who have suffered injuries as a result of violent crimes to understand their rights and options for compensation. One of the primary avenues available is a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority …more
Victims of male rape (Added 15/06/15 )
Please sign the petition to provide support to the victims of male rape and sexual assault.
Claim against police for failure to investigate rape allegations (Added 22/05/15 )
If you have been a victim of rape or sexual assault and you feel that the police authority have failed to act appropriately in investigating your claim or have dismissed your complaint without proper investigation then, if it can be …more
Sexual abuse of disabled adults revealed. (Added 18/05/15 )
The following article appeared on the BBC news website on 18th May 2015 Thousands of disabled adults across England have been sexually abused, figures obtained by the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme suggest. There were 4,748 reports of sexual abuse against …more