The official guide on what to expect after submitting a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
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Wednesday, 24 July 2024
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Friday, 14 June 2024
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Friday, 14 June 2024
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How to request your personal data from CICA under data protection legislation.
Monday, 20 May 2024
This document explains how we handle the information we hold about you.
Friday, 17 May 2024
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024
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Friday, 05 April 2024
Framework document describing how the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and the Ministry of Justice will work together.
Thursday, 04 April 2024
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Tuesday, 02 April 2024
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Tuesday, 02 April 2024
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Monday, 06 November 2023
This document explains how we handle the information we hold about you.
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