What the criteria are for determining payments under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme for claimants in Scotland.

Thesize of awards paid in recognition of victims’ injuries is fixed according to atariff set in accordance with theCriminal Injuries Compensation Act 1995.There are 25 levels of compensation forinjuries ranging from £1,000 to £250,000. Compensation may also be paid forlost earnings and/or special expenses, with the maximum combined amount payableunder the scheme being £500,000.
The Criminal InjuriesCompensation Scheme is a Great Britain scheme and therefore applies in England and Wales aswell in Scotland. A full guide to the scheme is available from the authority’swebsite at www.cica.gov.uk.