Victim Rights Act

Question 1

Section 7

Answer 1

Any person who deals with victims (lawyer. member of court or police) has to treat with courtesy and compassion. Also respect their dignity and privacy

Question 2

Section 8

Answer 2

A victim or their family, who has welfare, health, counselling, medical or legal needs arising from the offence should have access to services

Question 3

Section 11

Answer 3

As soon as practicable after the victim comes into contact with an agency, be given information about programmes, remedies or services available to them through that agency

Question 4

Section 12

Answer 4

As soon as practicable, be given information by investigating authorities, or as the case requires by court or prosecutor.

Question 5

Section 51

Answer 5

Must return property to victim soon as practicable

Question 6

Victim Rights

Answer 6

2002