Criminal Injuries Compensation: A Practitioners Guide

Criminal Injuries Compensation: A Practitioner's Guide is a practical guide to making and challenging applications under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. Written by Neil Sugarman, it provides authoritative guidance for solicitors, barristers and other professionals representing victims of violent crime, taking readers through every stage of the claims process, from initial application to appeal. Covering the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal and the higher courts, it explains the legal framework, evidential requirements and the key authorities governing this specialist area of practice.

Combining detailed legal analysis with pragmatic, evidence-based advice, the book explores the history and operation of the Scheme, the role of policy guidance and tribunal practice, and effective strategies for securing fair outcomes for injured victims. Whether acting regularly in criminal injuries compensation claims or dealing with the Scheme only occasionally, practitioners will find an accessible, authoritative resource for navigating this complex area of law and maximising the prospects of a successful claim.

This book is an essential tool for personal injury lawyers and other representatives undertaking applications under the Scheme.