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<p>Under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime, victims are entitled to be told
about how to claim compensation for any loss, damage or injury caused as a result
of crime. Victims injured by violent crime are also entitled to be told by the police
how to apply for compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (the
Scheme).</p><p> </p><p>The draft Victims Bill will send a clear signal about what
victims can and should expect from the criminal justice system and includes measures
to increase oversight of delivery of services to victims by criminal justice agencies
including the police and the Crown Prosecution Service.</p><p> </p><p>The Criminal
Injuries Compensation Authority, which administers the Scheme, also provides awareness
sessions to stakeholders, including the police, who deliver frontline services to
victims of violent crime.</p>
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