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<p>Child sexual abuse is abhorrent, and victims can apply for taxpayer-funded compensation
awards through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (the Scheme).</p><p> </p><p>The
Scheme is made by the Secretary of State under the Criminal Injuries Compensation
Act 1995 having been approved by each House of Parliament. The Criminal Injuries Compensation
Authority (CICA) administers the Scheme and decides all claims independently of ministers
and Parliament. The CICA sets guidelines to assist them in administering the Scheme.</p><p>The
CICA guidelines are intended to make sure that controlling and abusive behaviour is
taken into account when handling compensation applications for child sexual abuse.
The CICA are urgently reviewing their guidelines to ensure they are robust enough
to deal with cases where grooming may be a factor.</p>
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