Hearing Loss Claims

Request Number: FOI/16073

Category: Legacy and Legal - Legal Cases and Compensation

Subject: Hearing Loss Claims

Request and Answer:
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.

Question 1
Can you please confirm the amount of money that was paid out to members in hearing loss claims both before November 2013 and since November 2013 to present?

Answer 1
The amount of money paid out in damages to members who suffered hearing loss before November 2013 is £69,399,099 and since November 2013 to the present day is £19,320,928.

Question 2
Have all cases regarding hearing loss claims by members been settled and if not how many cases are still pending?

Answer 2
There are 116 cases still pending.