R(AM) v First-tier Tribunal (CIC)

Decision: � The decision of the First-tier Tribunal dated 22 August 2011, striking out the claimant�s appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, is quashed and the case is remitted to the First-tier Tribunal for further consideration in the light of the reasons for this decision.

This is an application, brought by the claimant with my permission, for judicial review of a decision of the First-tier Tribunal dated 22 August 2012, whereby it struck out the claimant�s appeal against a review decision of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (�the Authority�) refusing an award of criminal injuries compensation.

The lowest tariff award is �1,000 and such an award is made in respect of �multiple minor injuries�.� Note 12 provides �

�Minor multiple physical injuries will qualify for compensation only where the applicant has sustained at least 3 separate physical injuries of the type illustrated below, at least one of which must still have had significant residual effects 6 weeks after the incident. The injuries must also have necessitated at least 2 visits to or by a medical practitioner within that 6-week period. Examples of qualifying injuries are:

Facial scarring resulting in minor disfigurement attracts an award of �1,500.� Mental illness or temporary mental anxiety attracts awards ranging from �1,000 to �27,000 depending on its severity.