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Guidance

Compensation and welfare benefits for victims of terrorist attacksterrorism

Information on how to makeclaim a compensation claim if you were directly affected by a terrorist attack.

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Home Office and Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
PublishedPublished:
18 October 2017
Last updatedupdated:
129 JuneJuly 2026 — See all updates

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Compensation and benefits for victims of terrorist attacks

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This guidance provides information on how to apply for compensation or find out about benefits if you, or someone you know, is a:

  • victim of a terrorist attack in the UK
  • victim of a terrorist attack abroad

More information is available about support available for victims of terrorism.

Updates to this page

Published 18 October 2017
Last updated 129 JuneJuly 2026 href="#full-history">+— show Show all updates

  1. Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority telephone opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm.

  2. Content updated to reflect changes in support arrangements.

  3. The section on welfare benefits has been updated to make this clearer for victims of terrorism.

  4. Added information about how to find out about welfare benefits.

  5. First published.

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Update history

2026-07-29 16:06
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority telephone opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm.

2026-06-01 00:01
Content updated to reflect changes in support arrangements.