Overview

This bill establishes a commission to review the UK's Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, focusing on payments to victims of terrorism, both within and outside the UK. The commission will assess the scheme's operation and propose amendments, submitting its findings to Parliament within six months.

Description

The bill creates a Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Review Commission. This commission, appointed by the Secretary of State, will consist of a chair and up to four other members. Its key task is to review the scheme's handling of compensation for UK citizens injured in terrorist attacks, both domestically and internationally. The review must consider the financial burden placed upon victims. The commission must submit its report with recommendations to the Secretary of State within six months of its members' appointment. The Secretary of State must then present this report to Parliament and propose a motion within three months of receiving it. The bill excludes Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill mandates that any expenses incurred by the Secretary of State in implementing the Act will be covered by Parliament. Specific figures for the commission's operational costs are not provided in the bill itself.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Victims of terrorism: The review directly impacts UK citizens who have suffered injuries due to terrorism, potentially leading to changes in compensation amounts or eligibility criteria.
• The government: The bill creates financial obligations for the government to fund the commission and potentially implement any resulting changes to the compensation scheme.
• The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme: The scheme itself is subject to review and potential amendment based on the commission’s findings.

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