Rights of victims - the right to be informed of the likely release date of the offender

Question 1

Who can be included on the Victim’s Register?

Answer 1

A person who is a victim of a criminal act of VIOLENCE may apply to be included on the Victim’s Register. For example, victims of rape, kidnapping or stalking.

Question 2

What information do people on the Victim’s Register receive?

Answer 2

• notification of the release of the prisoner on parole at least 14 days before the release.
• right to know the length of the sentence
• right to be told if the offender escapes from prison