HC Deb 28 January 1982 vol 16 c391W
Mr. Stainton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if, in view of the major errors of the West Yorkshire metropolitan police in the investigation of the "Ripper" case, referred to in his satement on Tuesday, Official Report, c. 157, he will seek to provide compensation for damages or ex gratia payments to the next of kin, relatives, and dependants of all victims in respect of financial loss, grief and suffering

Mr. Mayhew

Persons who are injured in crime's of violence or the dependants of those who die in these circumstances may apply for ex gratia payment of compensation under the criminal injuries compensation scheme.