Compensation Payments for Miscarriage of Justice Victims under s. 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021
Dear Ministry of Justice,
Please could you advise the following
1. The number of applications for compensation for victims of a miscarriage of justice made between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.
2. The total amount paid out during that period.
3. The highest individual payout for that period.
4. The lowest individual payment for that period.
Yours faithfully,
Trudi Benjamin
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MOJAS
Miscarriages of Justice Applications Service (MOJAS), Criminal Justice
Policy Directorate, Ministry of Justice, 10th Floor, Post Point 10.18
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London SW1H 9AJ
Dear MOJAS,
Thank you for your response to my information request. Could you clarify if any of the 80 applicants were successful in being awarded compensation, but are awaiting assessment on the amount.
Yours sincerely,
Trudi Benjamin
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Dear Ms Benjamin,
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MOJAS
Miscarriages of Justice Applications Service (MOJAS), Criminal Justice
Policy Directorate, Ministry of Justice, 10th Floor, Post Point 10.18
102 Petty France,
London SW1H 9AJ
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