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The Law Reform Commission proposes a revamped victim compensation system for violent crimes, expanding the definition of violence to include harassment, stalking, domestic abuse, and intimate image crimes. The new scheme aims to provide swift, rights-based payouts, recognizing both physical and non-physical harm. It seeks to address the shortcomings of the current system, which dates back to 1974 and has often overlooked the deep psychological scars of non-physical crimes. The proposed changes include covering verifiable costs, banded awards for pain and suffering, and simplified application processes. The system also extends support to good Samaritans and increases offender payments when possible, promising real relief for victims.

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