The CJEU declared the exclusion of compensation for pain and suffering under Ireland’s compensation scheme is precluded by an EU directive. Photograph: EPA
Victims of violent crime in Ireland are expected to get higher State compensation payments following a significant decision from the EU’s Court of Justice.
The Court of Justice (CJEU) declared the exclusion of compensation for pain and suffering under Ireland’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) is precluded by an EU directive. The 2004 directive requires compensation must be “fair and appropriate” and take account of the seriousness of the consequences of the crime for the victim, it declared.
The Luxembourg court issued its judgment on T
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