CICA claims

An illness which shortens a sufferer’s life.

Written laws of a country.

Parent or guardian.

Can refer to an accident, or an assault of any nature whether physical, sexually or psychological.

A general term used to apply to abuse which has happened a considerable time ago, but still within the person’s own lifetime.

The body of facts or information available to show that something is the case.

Having the right to do or obtain something, satisfying the relevant conditions.

Terrorist acts committed in the person’s own country.

Cruelty or violence suffered within the home environment, generally over a period of time.

The CPS prosecutes criminal cases which have been investigated by the police.