Defence
Find Out About the Criminal Injuries Compensation (Overseas) Scheme
The Criminal Injuries Compensation (Overseas) Scheme (CIC(O)) Scheme provides compensation for Service personnel and their accompanying eligible dependants who, whilst serving overseas, is the innocent victim of a crime of violence.
What is the CIC(O) Scheme?
The CIC(O) Scheme is designed to give comparable levels of compensation to that which would be awarded by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), had the incident occurred in Great Britain. The CIC(O) is an ex-gratia scheme and is analogous to the 2008 CICA Scheme.
Who can make a claim?
Armed Forces personnel, including members of the Reserve Forces, Cadet Forces and their instructors and their accompanying eligible dependants, who whilst serving overseas sustained a criminal injury or death, will be considered under this Scheme. Compensation is not payable where death or injury is the result of war operations or military activity by warring factions.
How do I apply?
Complete the application form linked on the right. Details of where to send the application is detailed on the application form page.
Who can I contact for information?
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency administers the Scheme. Their contact details are on the right. Army Legal Assistance also offers free legal advice and assistance to members of all Services for applying to CIC(O). They are based in Bielefeld, Germany and can be contacted on 0049 521 9254 3191/3196.
Contact Details
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency
Criminal Injuries Compensation (Overseas) Scheme
Room 6129
Norcross
Blackpool
FY5 3WP
01253 333442
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