Victims Code Flashcards
Right 1
To be able to understand and to be understood
- Given information in a way that is easy to understand
- Access to interpretation** and **translation services
Right 2
To have the details of the crime recorded** without **unjustified delay
- The right to details of a crime ASAP after it’s happened
- The right to additional support** to assist you with **witness statements
Right 3
To be provided** with **information** when **reporting the crime
- Written confirmation when reporting a crime
- Information on criminal justice process** and **programs** and **services for victims
Right 4
To be referred to services** that **support victims** and have **services** and support tailored to **your needs
- Right to be referred to services that supports victims
- Right to contact directly and have needs assessed
- Told about specialist support services
- Told about additional support available at court
Right 5
To be provided with information** about **compensation
- Where eligible you have the Right to be told about** how to **claim compensation** for any **loss**, **damage** or **injury caused by the crime
Right 6
To be provided with information** about the **investigation and prosecution
- Updates on your case
- Told about important decisions made
- At certain stages of the process, you can ask for decisions** to be **looked at again
Right 7
To make a Victim Personal Statement
- How a crime has affected you
- Considered when sentencing offender
Right 8
To be given information about the trial**, trial **process** and your **role as a witness
- Court: Right to be told time, date and location** of any **hearing** and **outcomes
- Offered appropriate help where giving evidence
Right 9
To be given information** about the **outcome** and the case of **any appeals
- The Right to be told the outcome of the case
- Given an explanation of sentence
- Any appeals** against conviction **by offender
Right 10
To be paid expenses** and have **property returned
- If you have to attend court and give evidence**, you can **claim certain expenses
- The Right to get back property** taken as **evidence ASAP
Right 11
To be given information** about the **offender** following a **conviction
- Right to be automatically referred** to **Victim Contact Scheme
- Information** about **offender** and **progress in prison
- If/when offender** becomes eligible for **parole** or **release
- The Right to make a new Victim Statement** how crime **continues** to **affect you
Right 12
To make a complaint** about your **Rights not being met
- The Right to make a complaint to the relevant service provider
- If you remain unhappy**, contact with **Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
What is Right 1?
To be able to understand and to be understood
What is Right 2?
To have the details of the crime recorded** without **unjustified delay
What is Right 3?
To be provided with information** when **reporting the crime
What is Right 4?
To be referred to services** that **support victims** and have services and support tailored to **your needs
What is Right 5?
To be provided with information about compensation
What is Right 6?
To be provided with information** about the **investigation** and **prosecution
What is Right 7?
To make a Victim Personal Statement
What is Right 8?
To be given information** about the **trial**, trial **process** and your **role as a witness
What is Right 9?
To be given information** about the **outcome of the case** and any **appeals
What is Right 10?
To be paid expenses** and have **property returned
What is Right 11?
To be given information** about the **offender** following a **conviction
What is Right 12?
To make a complaint** about your **Rights not being met
