Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Scheme
Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation (CLEIC) Scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial awards to persons (or to their dependants in cases of death) who are injured as a result of a crime of violence, or by a law enforcement officer using a weapon in the execution of his duty. It is non-contributory and non-means-tested.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The incident must have been the subject of criminal proceedings, or was reported to the Police without unreasonable delay.
- The victim was legally permitted to stay in Hong Kong at the time of the incident.
- Application must be made within 3 years after the date of the incident.
- The victim died/sustained permanent disability from the incident, or the injury sustained by the victim gave rise to at least 3 days' hospitalization/sick leave as certified by a registered medical practitioner/registered Chinese medicine practitioner.
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How to apply
Application form can be downloaded from this homepage for completion, and sent to the CLEIC Section through the following channels:
by post/in person; or
by fax; or
by email.
Unless prevented by special circumstances, the applicant is required to attend an interview at that Section to provide relevant information and documentary proof. The applicant will be informed of the result of his application in writing.
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Service Charge
No service charge is required
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Enquiries
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Tel. No./Fax No./Email Address |
| Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Section |
Room 703, 7/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
Tel. No. |
2892 5220 |
| Fax No. |
2575 7938 |
| Email |
cleicenq@swd.gov.hk | |
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More Information (downloadable)
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