The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a government body that supports those who have been injured as a result of violent crime. CICA administers the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, which pays compensation to help victims of violent crime move on from their experience. Whether by helping to treat any injuries or to offset lost...Read More
In our increasingly connected world, data protection is understandably a growing concern. As the range of companies and organisations with access to our personal information grows, so too do the risks we all face. After all, the exposure of our personal data can have dramatic consequences. Not only can it lead to financial losses and...Read More
For victims of violent crime, the consequences can be life changing. From physical injury to emotional distress, the negative impacts are far-reaching, and the road to recovery can be difficult. Thankfully, there are sources of support you can draw on to help you move past the event. This includes claiming compensation from the Criminal Injury...Read More
The role of the police is to maintain social order and ensure that those who do not obey the law are held to account. Unfortunately, this is not always what happens in practice. In some cases, police officers behave inappropriately or misuse their authority. This can have a profoundly damaging effect on those subjected to...Read More
A data protection breach can have devastating consequences. From financial loss to reputational damage, the impact of your personal data being exposed to strangers is frightening to consider. Due to the severity of the potential consequences, you are entitled to claim compensation if have been the victim of a data breach. Depending on the circumstances,...Read More
Being arrested can be a highly traumatic experience. It can also have major consequences for those subjected to it. This can include damage to their reputation and an impact on their employment prospects. For this reason, the police do not have unlimited powers of arrest. Arrests can only be made under specific conditions. If these...Read More
If you have been the victim of a violent crime, you are entitled to make a compensation claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). CICA administers the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, which is funded by the government. The scheme is intended to support those who have suffered injuries as a result of violent crime....Read More
Protecting your personal data is more important than ever. As we do more of our daily tasks online, more and more companies and organisations are getting access to our information. This can be as simple as your name and address, or it can include intimate details of your finances and medical history. Unfortunately, it is...Read More
The prospect of being arrested is not a pleasant one. Regardless of the outcome, arrest itself can have a significant, negative impact on those subjected to it. As well as potentially affecting your reputation or future job opportunities, it can be a traumatic experience with consequences for your mental and physical health. However, for this...Read More
The police must obey the law and policies when they arrest and interview a suspect. When they exercise various police powers, they must comply with the Bail Act of 1976 and the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act of 1984. However, this is not always the case. Where the police abuse or neglect their powers,...Read More
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