Claim compensation if you were the victim of a violent crime

Claim compensation if you were the victim of a violent crime


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CLAIM COMPENSATION IF YOU WERE THE VICTIM OF A VIOLENT CRIME Skip contents CONTENTS * Overview * Eligibility * Start or continue a claim * What happens next * Update a claim you’ve submitted


* If you’re a victim who lived with the attacker before 1 October 1979 UPDATE A CLAIM YOU’VE SUBMITTED You must contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) to update your


claim if you have new information or if something changes. This includes if: * you need to change your address, telephone number or email address * you change your representative or stop


using one * you get compensation or money from another source CONTACT CICA Use the CICA contact form to update the details of your claim. You’ll usually get a reply within 10 working days.


When you contact CICA, you will need to give the victim’s: * name * date of birth * address * claim reference number IF YOU CANNOT USE THE CONTACT FORM You can contact CICA by phone or


email. CICA [email protected] Inside the UK: 0300 003 3601 Outside the UK: +44 (0)203 684 2517 Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3pm Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 0300


003 3601 Find out about call charges You can find out how your data will be handled in the CICA privacy notice. Previous : What happens next Next : If you’re a victim who lived with the


attacker before 1 October 1979 View a printable version of the whole guide