Petition · PE01612 · Session 4
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme - Change to the "same roof rule."
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What it asks
Calling on the Scottish Government, as a key stakeholder in Criminal Injuries Compenstion Authority, to seek a change in the rules for compensation claims arising from incidents in Scotland and remove the bar to claims in respect of victims of childhood sexual abuse who are currently denied compensation by the CICA under the so called "same roof rule." Alternatively I would ask that the Scottish Parliament create a separate mechanism to ensure that individuals in Scotland who are currently unable to claim under the present Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme are fairly compensated for their injuries.
What the petitioner did first
I have met with my MSP John Swinney who has clarified the position with the CICA and in subsequent meetings he has suggested that I submit a public petition to the Scottish Parliament.
I have met with my MP Pete Wishart who was to investigate the possibility of claims in respect of abuse prior to 1979 being allowed i.e. that such applications may now be treated with the same conditions as every other application. I am awaiting an update from Pete Wishart.
I have written to the Prime Minister and received a reply from the Ministry of Justice who are not presently inclined to consider amending the “same roof rule.”
I have met with my MP Pete Wishart who was to investigate the possibility of claims in respect of abuse prior to 1979 being allowed i.e. that such applications may now be treated with the same conditions as every other application. I am awaiting an update from Pete Wishart.
I have written to the Prime Minister and received a reply from the Ministry of Justice who are not presently inclined to consider amending the “same roof rule.”
Where it was considered
Official Report-
10 Nov 20161 mention
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2 Feb 20171 mention
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15 Jun 20171 mention
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