Windrush Compensation Scheme: full rules
This guidance explains full details of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
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You can also find out how to apply to the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Last updated
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Updated with amendments to the rules at sections 2.10, 6.21 to 6.23 and 10.3.
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Updated guidance.
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Accessible (HTML) version added.
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New rules published to coincide with announced changes to the scheme.
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Updated "Definitions" section.
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Updated guidance.
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Updated full rules document.
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Updated guidance.
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First published.
Update history
2026-01-15 08:00
Updated in line with the changes to the Windrush Compensation Scheme announced in October 2025.
2023-10-24 08:00
Updates to part 2 (eligibility), paragraph 3.1 (apology), paragraph 6.2 (making a claim) and annex D (loss of access to employment).
2023-04-11 09:26
Updated paragraph 2.6 of the PDF version of the guidance to be in line with the accessible version. A close family member of a primary claimant is eligible to claim compensation under paragraph 3.10 and Annex J (living costs), as well as under paragraphs 3.8 and 3.9.
2023-03-16 00:15
Guidance updated to reflect policy changes.
2023-02-02 09:00
Updated with amendments to the rules at sections 2.10, 6.21 to 6.23 and 10.3.
2022-11-10 00:15
Updated guidance.
2022-09-23 13:57
Accessible (HTML) version added.
2022-08-22 00:15
New rules published to coincide with announced changes to the scheme.