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Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (Review) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Laurence TurnerLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

3 July 2025

In Plain English

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The bill would require the Secretary of State to carry out a formal review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The review would consider how CICA operates and any related matters, with the results potentially guiding changes or recommendations arising from the review.

Key Points

Imposes a duty on the Secretary of State to undertake a formal review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
The review would cover related or connected issues arising from CICA’s operation, with possible changes or reforms following from it.
Sponsored by Laurence Turner (Labour (Co-op)) and introduced in the Commons as a backbench bill.

Who is affected?

Victims and survivors of violent crime who seek compensation from CICAPeople injured as a result of crime seeking compensationStaff and management of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (Review) Bill

7 May 2025

The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 11 July.

This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on 6 May under the Ten Minute Rule.

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