In an incident involving indecent exposure, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board could refuse to award compensation where it had not constituted a "crime of violence". The term "crime of violence" under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 1990 did not constitute a term of art and was to be used in its ordinary sense. If you require the full text of this judgment please refer to the Scottish Courts website where they will be able to provide you with a copy: www.scotcourts.gov.uk

OH (Lord Macfadyen)

14/05/1999