The Abuse Redress Rules 2026
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Schedule AMOUNT OF REDRESS PAYMENT
Rule 13 Step 1 1 (1) Step 1 is— (a) to rank the severity of the abuse suffered by the applicant for redress, and (b) using the following table, to identify the sum in the second column that corresponds to the ranking specified in the first column for the severity of the abuse— Severity of abuse | Step 1 sum 1 | £5,000 2 | £10,000 3 | £25,000 4 | £35,000 5 | £50,000 6 | £150,000 (2) In making the ranking under sub-paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework. (3) In taking Step 1, the redress body must consider whether, or to what extent, the applicant suffered psychiatric injury in consequence of the abuse. (4) “Psychiatric injury” means a mental disorder which meets the threshold for diagnosis in accordance with— (a) the publication for the time being in force commonly known as “the International Classification of Diseases”, or (b) the publication for the time being in force commonly known as “the Diagnostic Standard Manual of Mental Disorders”. (5) The sum identified under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 1 sum”. Step 2 2 (1) Step 2 is— (a) to rank the severity of the aggravating factors (if any) in the case, with “1” to apply where the case has no aggravating factors, and (b) using the following table, to multiply the Step 1 sum by the number specified in the second column that corresponds to the ranking specified in the first column for the severity of the aggravating factors— Severity of aggravating factors | Multiply by 1 | 1 2 | 1.25 3 | 1.5 4 | 2 (2) In making the ranking under sub-paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework. (3) The sum resulting under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 2 sum”. Step 3 3 (1) Step 3 is— (a) to rank the severity of the impact of the abuse on the applicant, and (b) using the following table, to add to the Step 2 sum the amount specified in the second column that corresponds to the ranking specified in the first column for the severity of the impact of the abuse as mentioned in paragraph (a)— Severity of impact | Amount to add 1 | £10,000 2 | £20,000 3 | £50,000 4 | £70,000 5 | £100,000 6 | £250,000 (2) In making the ranking under sub-paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework. (3) The sum resulting under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 3 sum” and is the amount of the redress payment, subject to— (a) any payment determined under Step 4, and (b) if applicable, any adjustment under Step 5. Step 4 4 (1) Step 4 is— (a) to decide whether there are exceptional circumstances which justify increasing the Step 3 sum, and (b) if the decision under paragraph (a) is that there are circumstances of that description, to increase the Step 3 sum by 20%. (2) In making the decision under paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework. (3) The sum resulting under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 4 sum” and is the amount of the redress payment, subject to any adjustment under Step 5 (if applicable). Step 5 5 (1) Step 5 (as to which, see sub-paragraph (3)) arises only if compensation for having suffered abuse to which the redress payment relates has previously been paid to the person who suffered the abuse. (2) The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to compensation paid for having suffered abuse is a reference to an amount in recognition of abuse suffered that is paid— (a) in proceedings on a claim, (b) in settlement of a claim (whether or not proceedings on the claim were brought before a court or tribunal), or (c) under a statutory or non-statutory scheme or some other arrangement. (3) Step 5 is to deduct the amount of compensation from the amount of the redress payment except in so far as that would give a number less than zero. (4) Accordingly, if the amount of the compensation exceeds the amount of the redress payment, the amount of the redress payment is zero. (5) In a case within sub-paragraph (2)(c), the references in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) to the amount of compensation do not include— (a) an amount paid under the scheme commonly known as “the Interim Support Scheme” established by the Archbishops’ Council for the purpose of giving immediate help and support to certain persons who have suffered abuse, (b) an amount paid under a scheme established by the Archbishops’ Council to replace the Interim Support Scheme, or (c) an amount paid for the provision of psychotherapy or counselling.
Schedule AMOUNT OF REDRESS PAYMENT
Rule 13 Step 1 1 (1) Step 1 is— (a) to rank the severity of the abuse suffered by the applicant for redress, and (b) using the following table, to identify the sum in the second column that corresponds to the ranking specified in the first column for the severity of the abuse— Severity of abuse | Step 1 sum 1 | £5,000 2 | £10,000 3 | £25,000 4 | £35,000 5 | £50,000 6 | £150,000 (2) In making the ranking under sub-paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework. (3) In taking Step 1, the redress body must consider whether, or to what extent, the applicant suffered psychiatric injury in consequence of the abuse. (4) “Psychiatric injury” means a mental disorder which meets the threshold for diagnosis in accordance with— (a) the publication for the time being in force commonly known as “the International Classification of Diseases”, or (b) the publication for the time being in force commonly known as “the Diagnostic Standard Manual of Mental Disorders”. (5) The sum identified under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 1 sum”. Step 2 2 (1) Step 2 is— (a) to rank the severity of the aggravating factors (if any) in the case, with “1” to apply where the case has no aggravating factors, and (b) using the following table, to multiply the Step 1 sum by the number specified in the second column that corresponds to the ranking specified in the first column for the severity of the aggravating factors— Severity of aggravating factors | Multiply by 1 | 1 2 | 1.25 3 | 1.5 4 | 2 (2) In making the ranking under sub-paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework. (3) The sum resulting under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 2 sum”. Step 3 3 (1) Step 3 is— (a) to rank the severity of the impact of the abuse on the applicant, and (b) using the following table, to add to the Step 2 sum the amount specified in the second column that corresponds to the ranking specified in the first column for the severity of the impact of the abuse as mentioned in paragraph (a)— Severity of impact | Amount to add 1 | £10,000 2 | £20,000 3 | £50,000 4 | £70,000 5 | £100,000 6 | £250,000 (2) In making the ranking under sub-paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework. (3) The sum resulting under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 3 sum” and is the amount of the redress payment, subject to— (a) any payment determined under Step 4, and (b) if applicable, any adjustment under Step 5. Step 4 4 (1) Step 4 is— (a) to decide whether there are exceptional circumstances which justify increasing the Step 3 sum, and (b) if the decision under paragraph (a) is that there are circumstances of that description, to increase the Step 3 sum by 20%. (2) In making the decision under paragraph (1)(a), the redress body must apply the criteria specified in the assessment framework. (3) The sum resulting under sub-paragraph (1)(b) is referred to as “the Step 4 sum” and is the amount of the redress payment, subject to any adjustment under Step 5 (if applicable). Step 5 5 (1) Step 5 (as to which, see sub-paragraph (3)) arises only if compensation for having suffered abuse to which the redress payment relates has previously been paid to the person who suffered the abuse. (2) The reference in sub-paragraph (1) to compensation paid for having suffered abuse is a reference to an amount in recognition of abuse suffered that is paid— (a) in proceedings on a claim, (b) in settlement of a claim (whether or not proceedings on the claim were brought before a court or tribunal), or (c) under a statutory or non-statutory scheme or some other arrangement. (3) Step 5 is to deduct the amount of compensation from the amount of the redress payment except in so far as that would give a number less than zero. (4) Accordingly, if the amount of the compensation exceeds the amount of the redress payment, the amount of the redress payment is zero. (5) In a case within sub-paragraph (2)(c), the references in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) to the amount of compensation do not include— (a) an amount paid under the scheme commonly known as “the Interim Support Scheme” established by the Archbishops’ Council for the purpose of giving immediate help and support to certain persons who have suffered abuse, (b) an amount paid under a scheme established by the Archbishops’ Council to replace the Interim Support Scheme, or (c) an amount paid for the provision of psychotherapy or counselling.
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