Costs bid for court families.Byline: By LINDSAY FERGUS FAMILIES of crime victims could get compensation for travelling to court cases, it has emerged. The plan is being considered by the Commission for the Victims of Crime, set up by the Department of Justice last year. Under the scheme, relatives could be reimbursed for mileage, accommodation and food. Rita O'Quigley, of Support After Homicide homicide (hŏm`əsīd), in law, the taking of human life. Homicides that are neither justifiable nor excusable are considered crimes. A criminal homicide committed with malice is known as murder, otherwise it is called manslaughter. , said families "have a strong feeling of wanting to represent loved ones". She added: "They may stay in B&Bs, get trains and lunches. It's not all about money but such a scheme might ease it." The Commission has been given a budget of EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 1.1million this year, compared to the EUR700,000 it paid out in 2005 to 28 victim support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . |
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