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I'm trying to write a paper surrounding emotional distress/ mental anguish following a crime. There's a type of compensation I know people can get following on from the crime specifically for psychological/ emotional effects but I can't think of the word! Google tells me it's called 'injuries to feelings' compensation but that's not what I've heard before. If anyone can think of the term it would be appreciated!
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not sure. is the word damages or non-pecuniary losses?

https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/7-107-5958?originationContext=knowHow&transitionType=KnowHowItem&contextData=%28sc.Default%29&comp=pluk

btw i moved your thread to law study help :h:
Have you had a look at the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme website, and the guidance they issue on the categories of compensation they award (including for psychiatric injury)? That might be what you’re thinking of.
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I'm trying to write a paper surrounding emotional distress/ mental anguish following a crime. There's a type of compensation I know people can get following on from the crime specifically for psychological/ emotional effects but I can't think of the word! Google tells me it's called 'injuries to feelings' compensation but that's not what I've heard before. If anyone can think of the term it would be appreciated!

Have a look at this story. Given the relatively high award you'd have to think there's some emotional distress involved. https://www.injury-compensation.ie/news/e75000-damages-for-public-servant-who-fractured-ankle-after-slipping-on-leaves-in-car-park/

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