Victim's Rights

Question 1

Victims should be treated with COURTESY, COMPASSION and RESPECT by members of Police, prosecutors, judicial officers, counsel and court officials

Answer 1

Victim’s Rights Act 2002

Section 7

Question 2

Victims and their families should have access to WELFARE, HEALTH, COUNSELLING, MEDICAL and LEGAL assistance responsive to their needs

Answer 2

Victim’s Rights Act 2002

Section 8

Question 3

Members of Police, officers of the court and health and social services personnel should inform victims at the earliest opportunity of the programmes, services and remedies available to them

Answer 3

Victim’s Rights Act 2002

Section 11

Question 4

requires the prosecuting authority to advise victims of the;

• progress of the investigation
• charges filed or action taken
• date and place of proceedings
• role of victim as witness
• outcome of proceedings

Answer 4

Victim’s Rights Act 2002

Section 12

Question 5

requires the prompt return of a person’s property held for evidential purposes

Answer 5

Victim’s Rights Act 2002

Section 51