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<p>The Government is committed to ensuring that victims of historical as well as recent
terrorist attacks receive the help and support they need.</p><p>Victims who are injured
in terrorist attacks which take place in Great Britain may be eligible to apply for
compensation under the Government funded Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (the
Scheme) which is administered independently of Ministers and Parliament by the Criminal
Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).</p><p> </p><p>Injury payments range from £1,000
to £250,000 depending on the severity of the injury. Additional payments for loss
of earnings or other expenses can also be made. The total payment under an application
is capped at £500,000. In fatal cases, payments can be made to qualifying relatives
of the deceased and to pay for funeral expenses.</p><p> </p><p>A similar scheme is
administered by the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland, to which victims injured
in terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland may apply.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, UK
residents injured in terrorist attacks abroad may be entitled to claim compensation
under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme, which is also administered
by CICA. Awards under this scheme also range from £1,000 to £500,000.</p><p> </p><p>Further,
the British Red Cross administers a UK Government funded discretionary relief fund
to which UK victims of terrorist incidents overseas can apply to provide immediate
financial support.</p>
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