Victims And The Criminal Justice System

Question 1

What are 2 benefits of victim impact statements?

Answer 1

1. Inform the court about the impact of the offence

2. Allows the victim to be heard

Question 2

What are 2 weaknesses of victim impact statements?

Answer 2

1. Give false picture of offending and victimisation

2. Reporting, recording, prosecuting and convicting

Question 3

What are 3 roles of the victim?

Answer 3

1. Witness
2. Victims often re-victimised
3. Kept safe by the justice system