Compensation and claims
Victims of the TOEIC scandal have lost vast sums of money, incurred huge debts, and had their reputation and mental health destroyed. Kicked out of university and deprived of the right to work or claim benefits, many have spent years facing homelessness and destitution.
While compensation cannot give people back the lost and damaged years of their youth, it could help with the difficult process of starting to rebuild their lives.
Bindmans is acting for a group of people who are seeking compensation for the harms and losses they have suffered as a result of false allegations that they cheated on a TOEIC test.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team regarding a potential claim, please fill in the TOEIC Questionnaire.
What are the time limits?
There are different deadlines for bringing different types of legal case. The courts have the power to extend time limits, but it is exercised very sparingly and if at all possible claims should be brought within the normal limitation periods.
If you believe you might have a claim, we recommend that you seek legal advice as soon as possible so action can ideally be taken to protect your rights;
Legal action should normally be taken within:
one year of the Court or tribunal’s decision that you did not cheat on the test; and
six years of the date on which the Home Office first took action against you.
Will I get Legal Aid for help and advice from a lawyer?
Legal Aid is government funding to meet the costs of legal advice and representation.
Legal Aid may be available for your case if you are financially eligible. There must be no one else you can realistically turn to for help with costs and your case must have good enough chances of success.
If you believe you may have a claim and would like us to investigate, we will advise you on your eligibility for Legal Aid. Please complete our TOEIC Questionnaire.