§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board has any plans to increase the general level of compensation to victims of rape; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorUnder the terms of the criminal injuries compensation scheme, compensation is assessed in each individual case by the board on the basis of the damages to which the applicant would be entitled in a civil action. It is not open to the board to revise the general level of awards except in recognition of changes in the level of civil damages.