Crime victim compensation articles
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Misdemeanor Crimes Carry Heavy Costs for Victims
PORTLAND, Ore. — It’s his first legal job. “My name is William Smith, I’m a level one
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Victims of infected blood scandal to learn details of compensation
Minister to set out £10bn scheme after pledge from Rishi Sunak to pay ‘whatever it costs’Thousands of victims of the infected blood scandal and their families are to learn how ministers plan to compensate them for their suffering and loss of earnings after Rishi Sunak pledged to pay “whatever it costs”.The details of the long-delayed scheme, which is expected to cost more than £10bn, will be set out by the Cabinet Office minister John Glen on Tuesday. Continue reading
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'It's very different being a victim of crime now to what it was 10 years ago'
Criminal law expert notes EU directive’s massive impact – but says Ireland is still only doing the minimum to support victims.