Julian Blazeby has been appointed as the non-executive Chair of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Board under the new Executive Agency Framework introduced in 2024-25. His appointment is for three years. Mr Blazeby will also serve as a non-executive member of the CICA Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.

Mr Blazeby is on the board of the Disclosure and Barring Service. He is Chair of its People Committee and is a member of its Quality, Finance and Performance Committee.

Mr Blazeby 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 provides strategic leadership for CICA. It advises on strategy, monitors performance, and assesses significant risks. The Chair gives strategic oversight and leadership of the CICA Board; ensuring its continued effectiveness and giving advice and challenge on the organisation’s delivery and performance.

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.”