"Campaigners have called for the 30-year freeze on compensation for victims of crime to be lifted as they say the amount is insufficient to plan for the future."
"The current highest rate of 500,000 was set three decades ago in April 1996 by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)."
"New figures suggest that had the maximum amount risen in line with inflation, it would stand at more than double the current limit at 1,015,000."
"Those affected, along with lawyers, have raised concerns the money will run out, leaving them without vital support and affecting their broader quality of life."
The Independent covers significant issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting. Donations support journalists in delivering unbiased stories. Campaigners are urging the lifting of a 30-year freeze on compensation for crime victims, arguing that the current maximum of 500,000 is insufficient. Adjusted for inflation, this amount should exceed 1,015,000. Victims and advocates express concern that the current compensation fails to meet their needs, jeopardizing their quality of life and future care.
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