Compensation for criminal injuries
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on compensation for criminal injuries at 9:30am on 29 April 2025. The debate will be opened by Laurence Turner MP.

Criminal Justice Bill (Bill 8 of 2002/03) .House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/72.
Criminal Justice Bill (Bill 8 2002/03) (264 KB , PDF)
Criminal Justice Bill (Bill 8 of 2002/03) .House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/72.
Criminal Justice Bill (Bill 8 2002/03) (264 KB , PDF)
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on compensation for criminal injuries at 9:30am on 29 April 2025. The debate will be opened by Laurence Turner MP.
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