Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): assessment framework
This assessment framework sets out how we will assess your claim if you request a detailed assessment under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS).
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This assessment framework sets out how we will assess your claim if you choose to request a detailed assessment under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS).
Use this framework to decide whether you should take the £600,000 optional fixed settlement or request a detailed assessment, with the help of legal advice.
If you request a detailed assessment, this assessment framework sets out how we will calculate the amount of financial redress that you are owed.
The HCRS aims to put you back in the position you would have been in if your prosecution and conviction had not happened.
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Clarity added to the 'Case example' subsections to explain that the case examples provided are simplifications for the purpose of gaining a quick understanding of roughly how much a claim for financial redress might be.
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2025-10-09 10:00
A link to the Department for Business and Trade’s statement on what full and fair redress means has been added under ‘Legal principles’.
2025-01-31 09:39
Clarity added to the ‘Case example’ subsections to explain that the case examples provided are simplifications for the purpose of gaining a quick understanding of roughly how much a claim for financial redress might be.
2024-09-03 15:05
Section ‘F. 1. Prosecution shortfalls’ updated to specify that DBT will reimburse you for any court penalties you paid at the time of your conviction as part of your redress payment. You do not need to seek reimbursement of these penalties through HMCTS.
2024-07-30 10:52
First published.