overcome this issue by placing the award in a trust. Until 1 October 1979, compensation was denied to those who were injured by someone with whom they lived together as members of the same family, even if they ceased living together thereafter. This rule was retained in all subsequent Schemes, and continues to restrict eligibility for historic cases. It has been challenged several times in the courts without success. At the time of writing in May 2014 an appeal is in progress by an applicant represented by Andrew Perriman of Teesside University assisted by student members of the Teesside Law Clinic on grounds of age discrimination. Chairmen and chief executives Chairmen Sir Walker Kelly Carter (1964–1975) Sir Edward Michael Ogden (1975–1989) Lord Carlisle of Bucklow (1989–2000) Michael Edward Lewer See also Compensation Agency for Northern Ireland References External links Ministry of Defence Criminal Injuries Compensation (Overseas) Scheme Executive agencies of the United Kingdom government Ministry of Justice (United Kingdom) Organisations supported by the Scottish Government English criminal law Scottish criminal law Organisations based in Glasgow Compensation for victims of crime 1990 establishments in the United Kingdom