[2025] UKUT 306 (AAC)

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.

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.