Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government organisation that can pay money (an award) to people who have been physically or mentally injured because they were the blameless victim of a violent crime. They consider applications and make awards that range from £1,000 to £500,000. The current Scheme was introduced on 27 November 2012 and applies to…