Police Service To Victims

Question 1

Rules about distributing victim impact statements

Answer 1

They can only be distributed by prosecutors

They must not be disclosed in disclosure packs

They cannot be disclosed to offenders under the privacy act 1993 without the victims consent

Question 2

What is the purpose of a victim impact statement

Answer 2

Enable the victim to provide information to the court about the effects of the offending

Assist the court in understanding the victims views about the offending

Inform the offender about the impact of the offending from the victims perspective