Claimant for criminal injuries compensation suffered head injuries after assault by sister’s boyfriend on front doorstep – Claimant and assailant had exchanged abuse on phone immediately before assault – Claimant went to front door holding mallet which was then used by assailant against him – Claim refused under paragraph 25 of 2012 Scheme – Judicial review of First Tier Tribunal decision – Whether First Tier Tribunal had adequately considered argument that claimant was acting in self-defence or defence of his sister.
Citations:
[2022] UKUT 49 (AAC)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Personal Injury
Updated: 21 May 2022; Ref: scu.677461