Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 52498
Offences against Children: Criminal Injuries Compensation
Tabled: 14 May 2025
Answered: 22 May 2025
Question
Satvir Kaur
Labour — Southampton Test
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department is taking steps to financially compensate historic survivors of child sexual abuse who are affected by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority's same-roof rule.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesWe recognise the importance of effective support and redress for victims of sexual abuse. Criminal injuries compensation is part of a wider package of government-funded general and specialist support for victims of crime. Victims, including children, who ...
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