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Top Tips - time limits for lodging a claim for compensation The Victims Services website has moved.
Please select this link to access the new site, or wait to be re-directed in 5 seconds. If the application is lodged more than 2 years after the act of violence, you must provide reasons for the delay in the application form. These reasons will be considered by the Director, who may accept or refuse the application If the application is accepted, you will be informed in writing that 'leave' has been granted i.e. that the Tribunal has accepted the claim being lodged out of time. If the application is refused, you will be provided with reasons for this decision in writing. If you want to appeal against this decision, you may appeal to the Tribunal. Relevant legislation and further reading Time for lodging applications - s.26, Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 Appeal to the Tribunal - s.36, Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 guide 6 - Chairperson's Guide |
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