VICTIMS

Question 1

WHO ARE VICTIMS DEFINITIONS

Answer 1

1. The person who is directly affected - the person against whom the offence is committed - or who suffer physical harm or property loss or damage from it.
2. The parent or guardian of a young person or child (under 17) and
3. The members of a persons immediate family where that person dies or is incapable as a result

Question 2

WHO ARE NOT VICTIMS

Answer 2

1. Parent or guardian of a child or YP if they have been charged with the offence
2. An immediate family member or a person who dies or is incapable as a result of an offence - not a victim if charged with the offence.
3. Person who commits an offence cannot be a victim of his own offending

Question 3

VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (OR VICTIM NOTIFICATION REGISTER)

Answer 3

Is the process to notify registered victims of serious offences who wish to be notified about bail, release, escape, and death of a defendant or offender

Question 4

WHO CAN BE REGISTERED?

Answer 4

Only victims of serious offences in section 29 of Victims Rights Act. The offences must be:

1. A sexual assault or other serious assault.
2. One that resulted in serious injury to a person, death or being incapable.
3. Victim is having ongoing fears for thier safety for themselves or immediate family