The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

CICA

CICA pays compensation to people physically or mentally injured because of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, or in an act of terror abroad. CICA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .

CICA pays compensation to people physically or mentally injured because of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, or in an act of terror abroad. CICA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .

Senior Staff

Lynne Henderson
Chief Executive, CICA

Latest Publications

Applying to CICA - a step-by-step guide to the process
Detailed guide
Criminal injuries compensation: a guide
Detailed guide
Contact CICA
Manual
Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme: a guide
Detailed guide
About our services
About our services
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme - injury payments
Detailed guide
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