For example, victims of a violent crime can apply for compensation even if the offender is never convicted- or even identified!
@EllieCumbo That's astonishing. Really? What's the criteria to claim such compensation then? And from whom?
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@C7RKY It's a civil system administered by a non-departmental public body, not the courts. -
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@C7RKY Rules here if you a fancy a delve: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/243480/9780108512117.pdf … -
@EllieCumbo Even better, thanks again. That looks fascinating at 1st glance. Do payments have strings attached? E.g. No right to prosecute? -
@C7RKY no- that wouldn't be in anyone's interest. But award will de deducted from any court-ordered compensation if offender prosecuted.
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