The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from a physical assault by his partner.
The offender struck the applicant in the face with a bong, causing lacerations, swelling, and nerve damage, and was subsequently convicted of assault with a weapon.
The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence under section 5(a) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.
The Board awarded the applicant $4,000 for pain and suffering, considering the physical injuries, medical intervention required, and emotional impact.