Petition · Ministry of Justice

Urgent Review and Reform of the CICA Scheme

Open for signatures 438 signatures

What the petition asks

While the mission behind the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) to compensate innocent victims of crime is vital, we feel its current operational methods are failing the very people it was designed to protect.
A review could consider what we think are practical, cost-effective ways to help manage increasing caseloads without potentially alienating applicants:

Restore the Live Chat Function
Expand the powers of the Customer Resolution Team
Implement a Digital Progress Portal
Improve Guidance
Modernise processes on medical information

We are calling for an urgent Government review to end the "culture of silence" and replace it with transparency, efficiency, and compassion. Help us amplify this message.

Timeline

23 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 438
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 23 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.