U3 - OAS - L5 Flashcards
rights of vicitm
right to give evidence using other means
right to be informed abt crim proceedings
informed of release date.
victim legislation
victime charters act 2006
right to give evidence using alternate arrangment. and legislation
where victim of crime may be required to testify in court however they have certain adjustments to accomodate trauma.
crim procedures act 2009
cases when available
sexual offence
family violence
obscene threatening too behaviour
sexualexposure
examples of other arranged
seperate room with cctv
emotional support person
legal practicioners without robes.
right to be informed about proceedings
victims can be informed with things in their case including bail/ remand, sanctions, appeals and outcomes
rihgt to be informed legislation
victims charter 2006
s/w of right to be informed
victims are informed = participation/ open
all victims included equality
weaknesses
regular ppl wont be able understand
info not provided when it could jeoprodise investigation
right to be informed of likley release date.
victims can be informed about when their offender is getting realeased from prison or is on parole. only for violent crimes
examples of violent crimes for right to be informed of release date
kidnapping
stalking
child stealings
s/w of right to be informed of right to be informed of release date
strengths
no uncertainty
victim can take precautions.
weaknesses
only victims of serious offences
cannot take civil action.
