Victims

Question 1

What does the victims charter define as a “victim”?

Answer 1

A person who has suffered a direct injury.
A family member of a person who has died from direct injury.
A family member of a minor or someone incapable of managing their own affairs.
A child under the age of 16 years who has been groomed.

Question 2

What crimes of violence will an affected individual be informed about release date?

Answer 2

Rape, Aggravated burglary, Kidnapping, Stalking, Child stealing, Offences involving assault, Culpable driving causing death, Dangerous driving, hit and run

Question 3

(Description) Right to give evidence as a vulnerable witness

Answer 3

Certain victims who are witnesses may be entitled to be considered vulnerable and therefore able to give evidence by alternative means.

Question 4

(Description) Right to be informed about the proceedings

Answer 4

Victims are entitled to be informed at reasonable intervals about the progress of an investigation into a criminal case, unless they do not want the information or releasing the info would jeopardize the case.

Question 5

What are victims entitle to be informed about?

Answer 5

Charges, hearing dates and times, outcomes, sentences and any chance of appeal.

Question 6

(Description) Right to be informed of the likely release date of the accused

Answer 6

If a person is a victim of a violent act and are on the Victims Register, they may receive information about the likely release date of the offender.