Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the overall budget for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme was in each year since 2010.
Answered by Edward Argar
The table below shows the overall budget (excluding capital) for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority in each year since 2010-11. This comprises the budget received from the Ministry of Justice, income received from Scottish Government and income received through the victim surcharge.
The reforms in 2012 and the current review are focused on protecting payments to those most seriously affected by their injuries, and ensuring the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is affordable and sustainable.
Period | Budget |
2010-11 | £305,323,000 |
2011-12 | £462,445,000 |
2012-13 | £316,734,000 |
2013-14 | £192,850,000 |
2014-15 | £151,700,000 |
2015-16 | £136,650,000 |
2016-17 | £138,073,000 |
2017-18 | £160,778,000 |
Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) non-molestation orders, (b) occupation orders and (c) injunctions were granted in each year since 2010.
Answered by Paul Maynard
This information is already in the public domain, as the Ministry of Justice publishes family court statistics on a quarterly basis. The latest report, published on 27th June, includes information on the number of non-molestation and occupation orders that have been made by the family courts since 2003. The latest report is available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2019. |
Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2019 to Question 248641, what criteria the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority uses to determine who cannot afford the cost of providing initial medical evidence up to a maximum cost of £50.
Answered by Edward Argar
The criteria used by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority in determining whether an applicant cannot afford the cost of obtaining medical evidence is outlined in its internal guidance. This states:
If the applicant tells us they cannot afford to obtain medical evidence we may meet the cost of doing so and deduct it from any award we make, up to a maximum of £50. However, before we do so you should ask the applicant for evidence of their inability to meet the cost. You should consider all the relevant circumstances in deciding whether you accept the applicant cannot afford to pay for the medical evidence. Some factors you should consider include:
• whether they are relying solely on any of the benefits listed [as Jobseeker’s Allowance or low-income benefits on gov.uk];
• whether they have a low income and are in receipt of any of the tax credits as listed [on gov.uk]
• whether they earn less than the minimum amount needed to qualify for Statutory Sick Pay as evidenced by a pay statement or letter from their employer or, if self-employed, copies of their most recent tax returns; or
• whether they are struggling to manage significant debts, bankruptcy or insolvency.
Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2019 to Question 248641, what the average cost was of obtaining the medical evidence required for an application for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme in each of the last two years for which data is available.
Answered by Edward Argar
The information requested could only be provided at disproportionate cost. |
Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 May 2019 to Question 248641, for how many applications for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme the Government has covered the cost of providing initial medical evidence in each year since 2012.
Answered by Edward Argar
The information requested could only be provided at disproportionate cost. |
Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of decisions on intentional homelessness have been challenged in each year since 2012.
Answered by Paul Maynard
A full answer cannot be provided as the data requested is not held by HMCTS.
Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of applications for legal aid for injunction cases were accepted in each year since 2010.
Answered by Paul Maynard
Police recorded domestic abuse crimes have increased by over 60% in the last three years, demonstrating increased victim confidence to report and better police recording of these crimes. Overall, prosecutions and convictions for domestic abuse are both up since 2010 – by 20 per cent and 28 per cent respectively, with 76% of all prosecutions resulting in successful convictions, the highest proportion since 2010. However, the CPS are working closely with the police locally and nationally to ensure appropriate referrals are made by the police and to address any fall in referrals where needed. In November last year, MHCLG awarded £22 million for domestic abuse projects across the country. This is helping to provide over 2,200 new beds in refuges and other safe accommodation, as well as access to education and tailored employment and life skills guidance. MHCLG are also consulting on potential measure for sustainable delivery of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based services for domestic abuse across England. The Consultation ends on 2 August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation The figures below relate to legal aid at the Civil Representation level. Legal aid for these matters is also available by way of initial advice and assistance under the Legal Help scheme. Application and percentage data is not held for Legal Help matters, as the decision on whether to grant funding is devolved to the solicitor in question.
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Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many applications for legal aid for injuction cases have been made in each year since 2010.
Answered by Paul Maynard
Police recorded domestic abuse crimes have increased by over 60% in the last three years, demonstrating increased victim confidence to report and better police recording of these crimes. Overall, prosecutions and convictions for domestic abuse are both up since 2010 – by 20 per cent and 28 per cent respectively, with 76% of all prosecutions resulting in successful convictions, the highest proportion since 2010. However, the CPS are working closely with the police locally and nationally to ensure appropriate referrals are made by the police and to address any fall in referrals where needed. In November last year, MHCLG awarded £22 million for domestic abuse projects across the country. This is helping to provide over 2,200 new beds in refuges and other safe accommodation, as well as access to education and tailored employment and life skills guidance. MHCLG are also consulting on potential measure for sustainable delivery of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based services for domestic abuse across England. The Consultation ends on 2 August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation The figures below relate to legal aid at the Civil Representation level. Legal aid for these matters is also available by way of initial advice and assistance under the Legal Help scheme. Application and percentage data is not held for Legal Help matters, as the decision on whether to grant funding is devolved to the solicitor in question.
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Asked by: Gloria De Piero (Labour - Ashfield)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of legal aid applications for civil cases of domestic violence have been accepted in each year since 2010.
Answered by Paul Maynard
Police recorded domestic abuse crimes have increased by over 60% in the last three years, demonstrating increased victim confidence to report and better police recording of these crimes. Overall, prosecutions and convictions for domestic abuse are both up since 2010 – by 20 per cent and 28 per cent respectively, with 76% of all prosecutions resulting in successful convictions, the highest proportion since 2010. However, the CPS are working closely with the police locally and nationally to ensure appropriate referrals are made by the police and to address any fall in referrals where needed. In November last year, MHCLG awarded £22 million for domestic abuse projects across the country. This is helping to provide over 2,200 new beds in refuges and other safe accommodation, as well as access to education and tailored employment and life skills guidance. MHCLG are also consulting on potential measure for sustainable delivery of support for victims and their children in accommodation-based services for domestic abuse across England. The Consultation ends on 2 August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/support-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-safe-accommodation The figures below relate to legal aid at the Civil Representation level. Legal aid for these matters is also available by way of initial advice and assistance under the Legal Help scheme. Application and percentage data is not held for Legal Help matters, as the decision on whether to grant funding is devolved to the solicitor in question.
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