Compensation

[Guest]

I was victim of an assault and was awarded compensation through CICA however the assailant has since been found guilty and has to pay £2000 to me, will I get this even though the CICA has paid out or is that my compensation paid now?

[des8]

The CICA scheme allows for compensation awards to be reduced if other payments are received.

Effect of other payments on an award
85. (1) An award under this Scheme will be withheld or reduced if in respect of the criminal injury to which the award relates the applicant, whether in any part of the United Kingdom or elsewhere:
(a) receives or is awarded criminal injuries compensation or a similar payment;
(b) receives an order for damages from a civil court;
(c) agrees the settlement of a damages claim; or
(d) receives a compensation order or offer made during criminal proceedings.

(2) An award will be reduced by the amount of any payments listed in sub-paragraph (1), net of any benefits recoverable under the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 or equivalent legislation (whether in any part of the United Kingdom or elsewhere).€‹

Whether or not they will try and recoup awards already paid I don't know.
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