FL05: Victim Focus Flashcards
What does section 7 of the Victims’ Rights Act 2002 refer to
Courtesy and Compassion
Everyone should treat the victim with courtesy, compassion and respect for their personal dignity and privacy.
What does section 8 of the Victims’ Rights Act 2002 refer to
Access to Services
A victim or member of a victim’s family who has welfare, health, counselling, medical, or legal needs arising from the offence should have access to services that are responsive to those needs.
What does section 11 of the Victims’ Rights Act 2002 refer to
Inform victims of services available
A victim must, as soon as practicable, be given information the agency about programmes, remedies, or services available to them
What does section 12 of the Victims’ Rights Act 2002 refer to
Supplying information
Prosecuting authority must let victims know of the progress of the investigation, charges filed or action taken, date and place of proceedings, role of victim as witness, outcome.
What does section 51 of the Victims’ Rights Act 2002 refer to
Return of property
A persons property (other than that of the offender) held for evidential purposes must be returned as soon as practicable when it is no longer required as evidence.
What is the VNR?
The Victim Notification Register is a process set up to notify registered victims of specified offences who wish to be notified about the bail, escape, release and death of the defendant/offender.
