Compensation options for victims
A short presentation on the main sources of compensation open to victims of trafficking. This is an embedded Microsoft Office...
Compensation
Details on the range of compensation claims available to victims of trafficking, the places where these claims can be brought and employment rights in the UK.
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
CICA is an independent, government-funded authority which provides compensation to victims of violent crime. It makes decision based on the Criminal... -
Claims against the state
It may be possible to obtain compensation from the UK state, if the state has failed to comply with the... -
Claims against the trafficker
Obtaining discretionary leave to remain/ a residence permit A victim may apply for a residence permit to remain in the... -
Claims vs traffickers: The courts
Unlike in the employment tribunal, it is not necessary to show some sort of employment relationship in order to bring... -
Claims vs trafficker: Employment tribunal
The employment tribunal The employment tribunal is a type of court, which deals exclusively with disputes arising from an employment... -
Accessing legal aid
As of 1 April 2013 access to legal aid for employment matters was withdrawn. This means that no legal aid... -
Supporting victims through litigation
The litigation process can be daunting enough for those with good English and knowledge of UK society and laws. This problem... -
Use of the Council of Europe Anti Trafficking Convention and the EU Trafficking Directive (for lawyers)
In general terms, domestic law gives few dedicated and enforceable rights to victims of trafficking. Accordingly, victims of trafficking have... -
Legal aid for victims of trafficking (for lawyers)
Legal aid for compensation claims is divided into two separate schemes: legal help and legal aid certificates. There are advantages...