Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 32
32
Accepted
Paragraph: 103
Increased impact on life payments used to offset insufficient compensation for other losses.
Conclusion
We also strongly welcome the increased payments for impact on life. However, we are troubled that one of the reasons identified by the NAO for this change was, effectively, to supplement other categories of loss where compensation is either insufficient or inaccessible due to the evidential requirements. We are saddened to hear that some individuals have accepted an offer which does not reflect their losses because they could no longer face the process.
Government Response Summary
The government committed to reviewing its definition of Homelessness within the compensation scheme, noting that claimants are currently not precluded from awards in this category if staying with family and friends.
Paragraph Reference:
103
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
We are reviewing our definition of Homelessness. Currently a claimant is not precluded from being awarded under this category if staying with family and friends.