Victim Flashcards
Victim impact statements are required:
In every case involving an identifiable victim.
Police are responsible for informing a victim of a section 29 sexual offences that:
They have rights in legislation that protect their privacy throughout court proceedings and reporting.
What are the police responsibilities to the victim when a section 29 suspect is released on bail?
Police must advise all victims, as soon as practicable, or the outcome and conditions of any belt application.
When and why is a CSV1 required?
When there is a victim and the matter will proceed to the district court (or above) because the victim is entitled to specific services at the court.
Victims rights Act 2002 tech offences are defined as:
Sexual or serious assault resulting in injury, death or being rendered incapable or leading to the victim having fears for the safety or the safety of their family.
The purpose of the victim notification register (VNR) is to:
Ensure the victim is notified about the offenders status and location, so that the victim safety can be managed.
Who is responsible for ascertaining the victims views on bail of a person accused of a section 29 offence?
Police must ascertain the victims views and ensure the court is informed of those views.
When must the victim of a section 29 offence be advised of the right to be on the victim notification system (VNR)?
At first contact with the victim of a section 29 offence.
Police are obliged to inform the victim of:
Investigative progress and any impending charges or arrests.
One of the principles laid down in the Victims Rights Act 2002 guides access to services for victims. In this respect police must inform that:
That they are entitled to access to welfare, health, medical or legal services..
In relation to opposing bail for a person charged with a section 29 offence Police must:
Make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the court is informed of the victims views on bail.
Who is responsible for ensuring a victim of a section 29 offence is given the Pol 1065 and sufficient information and assistance to complete it?
Responsibility rest with the OC case who arrests and charges the offender with the section 29 victims.
