HL Deb 04 May 1999 vol 600 c73WA
Lord Tebbit

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will set out the conditions under which police forces pay compensation to the victims or families of victims of crime. [HL2168]

Lord Burlison

There is no central guidance issued to police forces on the payment of compensation to the victims or families of victims of Claims are a matter for the police authority and the individuals concerned. The Home Office has no role to play in their resolution.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme provides payment from public funds to blameless victims of crimes of violence and those injured in trying to apprehend criminals or prevent crime. At the end of March, my right honourable friend the Home Secretary announced a public consultation exercise on how the scheme might be refined or improved.