Victims Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (Ministry of Justice 2015)
A
Victims given legal rights for first time
The right to be kept informed about their case
The right to apply for increased protections in court for vulnerable people giving evidence
The right to make a personal statement in court
2
Q
Describe victims
A
Victims most frequently young men aged 16-24
Offenders more frequently victimized than non-offenders
Geographical ‘hotspots’
Poorer households most at risk
More likely to experience repeat victimization
Men face greater risk of violence by strangers
Women more likely to experience sexual violence by men they know
