Crime victims' compensation changed

Controversial changes to the scheme for compensating victims of crime have come into force, meaning only the most seriously hurt will be able to claim for their injuries.

The changes, which will save about £50 million a year, were approved by Parliament earlier this month despite opposition from Labour and warnings from the unions that payments to teachers and shop, rail and postal workers injured in incidents at work will be slashed.
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