The crime in question was violent
In order to qualify for one-off compensation, the crime in question has to have been violent, eg assault, violent theft, threat with a weapon, or rape. In order to determine whether the crime in question was violent, it is not relevant whether the offender has been arrested or convicted. What is important is what actually happened. Also important is that you are able to demonstrate what has happened to you. Helpful in this regard is that you report the crime, or that the offender is convicted. However, witness statements or medical information may also be sufficient to demonstrate what happened.
Another important requirement is that the crime was committed with intent. An example of a crime committed with intent is that of a thief who tries to steal your bag, the result being that you fall and break your ankle. There is no intent, however, if someone collides with you on a platform while trying to catch a train and you happen to fall. This is merely an accident.
Another important requirement is that the crime was committed with intent. An example of a crime committed with intent is that of a thief who tries to steal your bag, the result being that you fall and break your ankle. There is no intent, however, if someone collides with you on a platform while trying to catch a train and you happen to fall. This is merely an accident.
