March 2020 | Legal Matters
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Legal Matters with Julie Millen from Millen Solicitors INJURIES This month: CRIMINAL COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
A new Trusted Trader scheme has been launched in East Renfrewshire recently in a bid to crack down on rogue tradesmen. A joint venture between Trading Standards and the council, Trusted Trader is an online list of reputable traders who have been scrutinised by trading standards and promise to charge fair prices and be transparent in quoting for any work. The site also allows people to review tradesmen, as well as read and comment on feedback from other householders. The Scotland-wide scheme has been launched in a bid to crack down on rogue builders operating in this area and beyond, with support from Police Scotland and Citizens Advice.
Paul Holland, manager of Trading Standards East Renfrewshire, said: “Our priority is protecting residents, many of whom are vulnerable and elderly, from doorstep criminals.� He urged residents not to entertain cold callers. Instead, residents are encouraged to hire someone they trust or someone who has been recommended. There is a list of vetted tradespeople online at: www.trustedtrader.scot/ eastrenfrewshire and if you are a trader running a reputable business, and would like to join the trusted list, you can make contact via the website.
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, originally set up in 1964, is a government agency offering compensation to victims of violent crime in the UK. The Authority’s office is in Glasgow’s financial services district, and over 300 staff are employed there. The Authority deals with around 40,000 applications every year paying out up to £200 million pounds to victims of crime. Applications require to be made within 2 years from the date of the injury. Time limits are only extended in exceptional circumstances and in the case applicants who are children. The injury sustained must have been caused by a crime of violence and the crime must be reported to the police before a claim is made.
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In 1996, a schedule or tariff of levels of compensation was set down by Parliament. The tariff lists more than 400 different types of injury each injury attracting a set level of compensation. There are 25 levels of compensation arranging from ÂŁ1000 to ÂŁ250,000. Most claims are dealt with without the need for a Tribunal Hearing. However, a Tribunal Hearing can be requested in the event of the refusal of an application or to challenge the tariff level applied. Information on the scheme can be found on the government website www.gov.uk
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Compensation awards will be restricted if the applicant has criminal convictions. Applicants also require to fully co-operated with the Police, prosecuting authorities and with the CICA.
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