Victims Code

Question 1

What year is the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime?

Answer 1

2006

Question 2

What does LVWS stand for?

Answer 2

London Victims & Witness Service

Question 3

What are priority victims?

Answer 3

Victims of the most serious offences
Persistently targeted
Vulnerable
Intimidated

Question 4

What is the time obligation on MPS to notify priority victims of updates?

Answer 4

One day

Question 5

What is a vulnerable victim?

Answer 5

Under 18
Quality of evidence likely to be affected because:
They suffer from a mental disorder within Mental Health Act 1983
They have a significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning
They have a physical disability or are suffering from a physical disorder

Question 6

What is an intimidated victim?

Answer 6

If the evidence they will give will be affected because of fear or distress about testifying in court
Taken into account:
Any behaviour on the part of the accused towards them
The nature and circumstances of the offence
Victims of human trafficking and sexual offences will automatically be considered as intimidated, as well as those of knife or gun crime, including witnesses
Victim’s age, and, if relevant, social, cultural background, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, domestic and employment circumstances

Question 7

What year was the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act?

Answer 7

1999

Question 8

Give some examples of special measures.

Answer 8

Screens in court room
Live video link allowing witness to give evidence away from courtroom
Evidence in private, mainly cases involving sexual offences or human trafficking
Removal of wigs and gowns
Pre-recorded evidence in chief
Examination of witness through intermediary
Aids to communication

Question 9

What is the CICA?

Answer 9

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

You can claim from £1,000 up to £500,000 if you are a victim of a sexual or violent crime