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Survivors of terror attacks are trapped in a broken compensation system that demands endless proof and retraumatizes them, as seen through Paul Price’s harrowing experience after the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. Despite losing his partner and suffering life-altering injuries, Paul faced bureaucratic delays and emotional cruelty from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority — a system meant to heal but instead deepens pain. A damning report by Survivors Against Terror calls this a national scandal, highlighting how financial aid is tied to personal circumstances like employment or pensions, ignoring the scale of trauma. While mental health support has improved thanks to laws like Martyn’s Law, compensation remains inadequate, with few survivors finding the process fair. The government promises reform, but action is painfully slow — leaving victims to wonder if they’ll ever receive the justice they deserve.

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