Ken Clarke: We'll end compensation for injured criminals | Mail Online
"Convicted criminals will be banned from claiming compensation for their injuries under plans to be unveiled next month.
Justice Secretary Ken Clarke will announce plans to ensure the money goes to victims of crime rather than criminals.
Every year criminals claim around £5million from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.
It has given rise to controversial claims in which burglars have demanded money for injuries sustained when escaping the scene of the crime.
Thousands is also paid out every year to criminals who sustain injuries in prison as a result of feuds and drug-fuelled violence.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley is trying to claim £15,000 from CICA as a result of injuries sustained in prison from having his throat slit – in addition to a much higher sum in civil damages.
In total, 340 inmates made successful claims for injuries resulting in payouts and costs of £3.1million last year. More than 3,000 prisoners made claims.
Official figures show that three prisoners got payouts of more than £100,000 while one inmate received £500,000.
Another £2million was claimed by convicted criminals who are not jailed.
Most of the payouts for jailbirds are for injuries caused by trips, falls or slips as well as accidents while playing sport.
Ministers decided to step in because the Criminal Injuries Fund is chronically short of cash."
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