Victim Rights act Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four specified offences in Section 29 a person can go on VNR?
A
- Sexual nature
- Serious assault
- Offence related to serious injury/ death
- Fears for physical safety or security himself / for 1 or more immediate family
- Victim is a child
- Victim dies or rendered incapable
2
Q
What is Section 7 VRA?
A
Treatment:
- Treat victim with courtesy & compassion
- respect victims dignity and privacy
3
Q
What is section 11 VRA?
A
Info about services programmes and remedies
4
Q
What is Section 12 VRA?
A
Information about proceedings
Eg charges, progress, outcomes, victims role as witness
5
Q
What is section 51 VRA
A
Return of property-
Must be returned as soon as practicable after no longer needed as evidence
6
Q
What does section 29A VRA mean for a police obligations and who decides if specified offence?
A
- Must advise of right to be on VNR
- Be notified about bail, release, escape or death
Commissioner decides as soon as practicable after victim reports to police
