[2025] UKUT 181 (AAC)

So far as material, the 2012 Scheme provides that

“4.

A person may be eligible for an award under this Scheme if they sustain a criminal injury which is directly attributable to their being a direct victim of a crime of violence committed in a relevant place. The meaning of “crime of violence” is explained in Annex B.

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8.

In paragraphs 4 to 6, “relevant place” means Great Britain or any other place specified in Annex C in such circumstances as may be described in that Annex.

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87.

Subject to paragraphs 88 and 88A, an application must be sent by the applicant so that it is received by the Authority as soon as reasonably practicable after the incident giving rise to the criminal injury to which it relates, and in any event within two years after the date of that incident.

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89.

A claims officer may extend the period referred to in paragraph 87, 88 or 88A, where the claims officer is satisfied that:

(a)

due to exceptional circumstances the applicant could not have applied earlier; and

(b)

the evidence presented in support of the application means that it can be determined without further extensive enquiries by a claims officer.

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Annex B: Crime of Violence

2.

(1) Subject to paragraph 3, a “crime of violence” is a crime which involves:

(a)

a physical attack;

(b)

any other act or omission of a violent nature which causes physical injury to a person;

(c)

a threat against a person, causing fear of immediate violence in circumstances which would cause a person of reasonable firmness to be put in such fear”.