Written question asked by Nigel Spearing (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 March 1995. It was answered by John M Taylor (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 March 1995 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Lord Chancellors Dept

Question

What representations he has received urging, and what plans he has to ensure, that when Magistrates' Courts award sums in compensation to be paid to the victims of assault by their assailants that those amounts are paid by the Court and received from the assailant by them.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

256 c293W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Compensation Crime Victims Violence