Guidance

Windrush Compensation Scheme: full rules

This guidance explains full details of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

From:
Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration
Published
16 June 2020
Last updated
1124 AprilOctober 2023 — See all updates

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You can also find out how to apply to the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

Published 16 June 2020
Last updated 1124 AprilOctober 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updates to part 2 (eligibility), paragraph 3.1 (apology), paragraph 6.2 (making a claim) and annex D (loss of access to employment).

  2. 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.

  3. Guidance updated to reflect policy changes.

  4. Updated with amendments to the rules at sections 2.10, 6.21 to 6.23 and 10.3.

  5. Updated guidance.

  6. Accessible (HTML) version added.

  7. New rules published to coincide with announced changes to the scheme.

  8. Updated "Definitions" section.

  9. Updated guidance.

  10. Updated full rules document.

  11. Updated guidance.