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Victims of violent crime who have suffered a brain injury are to have their compensation slashed in reforms announced by justice secretary Kenneth Clarke.

In a statement to MPs, he proposed plans for a radical shakeup of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, which makes payouts to more than 29,000 individuals a year.

People who are left with serious injuries such as epilepsy, minor brain damage and permanent disabling fractures are set to see awards cut by up to 25 per cent.

The changes would see those with these types of conditions receive £6,200 rather than the £8,200 currently handed out.

Meanwhile, those who suffer minor injuries including sprained ankles, cuts and grazes, will no longer be eligible for any funds.

Mr Clarke stated: "Cash compensation should be better focused on blameless victims of the most serious crimes and more support for victims should be funded by offenders rather than taxpayers."

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