Speaking in a debate on the Government’s Victims Strategy, James Cleverly calls for any compensation scheme to not only reflect the pain and suffering of victims of crime, but also that the payments should be made quickly.

James Cleverly (Braintree) (Con)

Will my hon. Friend ensure not only that a compensation scheme reflects the pain and suffering victims have gone through, but that it is pacey and timely? Often, the issue is when the compensation comes through, not just how much it is.

Edward Argar

My hon. Friend is right. In many aspects of the treatment of victims by the system, timeliness is hugely important. Although the operation of the scheme is a matter for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, his points about timeliness and pace are well made and noted.

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