CPT - Policy and Principals Flashcards
1
Q
What are the rights of a child?
A
- to have a safe and nurturing enviroment
- to live in families free of violence
- protection against physical/mental/sexual violence and abuse
2
Q
What is the practice relating to victims?
A
R U 21 Or 29
- All obligations under Victim RIGHTS Act 2002 are met
- Victims must be kept UPDATED during investigation
- Victims must be given information about investigation within 21 days
- Victims must be informed of OUTCOME of case
- As soon as offender arrested and charged investigators must establish if its a s29 offence and advise the victims of their rights to register on the victims notification register
