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Rules & Legislation

2008 Scheme

Applications received on or after 3 November 2008

2001 Scheme

Applications received between 1 April 2001 and 31 October 2008

1996 Scheme

Applications received between 1 April 1996 and 31 March 2001

The main changes to the 1996 Scheme are:

  1. an increase in the level of awards
  2. an increase in the formula for multiple injuries
  3. extending eligibility for fatal awards to same sex partners
  4. changing the way the Tariff of Injuries is set out to make it easier to understand.

Compensation for victims of violent crime

Compensation for victims of violent crime – A short guide pdf documnet download