NEWS STORY : Government Appoints Julian Blazeby as New Chair of Victims’ Compensation Body

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Julian Blazeby has been named the new non-executive Chair of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Board, the Ministry of Justice announced on 5 June 2025. His three-year appointment comes under the Executive Agency Framework introduced in 2024–25. In addition to leading the CICA Board, Mr Blazeby will serve as a non-executive member of the Authority’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. Mr Blazeby joins CICA from the Disclosure and Barring Service, where he sits on the board, chairs the People Committee and is a member of the Quality, Finance and Performance Committee. He has previously held senior civil-service roles with the Ministry of Defence, the Independent Police Complaints Commission and the Government of Jersey.

The CICA Board is charged with providing strategic leadership for the Authority, advising on corporate strategy, monitoring delivery and assessing significant risks. As Chair, Mr Blazeby will give strategic oversight and challenge, ensuring the board remains effective and that the organisation meets its commitments to victims of violent crime. Lynne Henderson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for CICA, said: “This appointment will provide vital scrutiny and challenge to the CICA Board, guiding our work and helping us deliver on our priorities. Julian Blazeby will bring a wealth of experience and I look forward to working with him in our support to victims of violent crime.”