Victims Code Flashcards
What does the victim code focus on? SARI
1 (I) keeping victims informed
2 (a) ensuring needs assessments are completed early, maintained and shared with partners appropriately
3 (s) offering a victims personal statement (VPS), with greater discretion of when to take it and,
4 (r) ensuring victims are referred to support services
Right 1 of the victims rights
To be able to understand and to be understood
Right 2 of the victims rights
To have the details of the crime recorded without u justified delay
Right 3 of the victims rights
To be provided with information when reporting the crime
Right 4 of the victims rights
To be referred to services that support victims and have services and support tailored to your needs
Right 5 of the victims rights
To be provided with information about compensation
Right 6 of the victims rights
To be provided information about the investigation
Right 7 of the victims rights
To make a victim personal statement
Right 8 of the victims rights
To be given information about the trial, trial process and your role as a witness
Right 9 of the victims rights
To be given information about the outcome of the case and any appeals
Right 10 of the victims rights
To be paid expenses and have property returned
Right 11 of the victims rights
To be given information about the offender following conviction
Right 12 of the victims rights
To make a complaint about your rights not being met
Who is a victim under the code?
1 Anyone who has suffered harm caused by a criminal offence
2 a close relative of a person whose death was directly caused by a criminal offence
3 witnesses who have suffered harm from witnessing a crime
Are business included int he victim code?
they are NOT included in the definition of a victim however a named contact can receive services under the code and can make an impact statement where a crime has been committed against a business
Can anyone under 18 access the victim code?
Parents or guardians are usually entitled to the services however if they have been charged or under investigation for the offence then it would not be within the victims best interest for the offender to receive these services
Can bereaved close family access the services?
Close relatives or nominated family spokesmen of a person whose death was directly caused by a criminal offence is entitled to the rights and services under the victims code
Can a nominated family spokesman access the services?
Yes, a nominated spokesman can access theses under the code if the victim had a mental impairment or has been so badly injured because of a criminal offence.
What rights come under explaining the code and providing written acknowledgement?
Rights 1-5
What does YJCEA stand for?
Youth justice and criminal evidence act (1999)
What makes someone vulnerable?
1 under 18 automatically makes a person vulnerable
2 a mental disorder within the meaning of the mental health act
3 significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning
4 a physical disability or a physical disorder
Who is entitled to enhances rights?
1 vulnerable victims
2 intimidated victims
3 persistently targeted victims
4 victims of the most serious crimes
When would you need to advise enhanced rights victims of all key decisions?
Within 1 working day
What is section 17 of the YJCEA?
This provides special measures to support witnesses whose quality of evidence is likely to be diminished due to their fear or distress.
What are some intimidating factors?
1 the behaviour of the suspect/defendant
2 the nature and circumstances of the offence
3 the victims age
4 their religious or political beliefs
5 their domestic or employment circumstances
6 their social or cultural circumstances
Who are always considered intimidated?
1 victims of sexual offences
2 victims of human trafficking
3 victims of gun/knife crime
What form would you submit to court to demonstrate a vulnerable or intimidated victim?
MG2
What special measures can be put in place?
1 screening a witness from the defendant
2 evidence by live link
3 evidence given in private
4 removal of wigs and gowns
5 video-recorded evidence in chief
6 examination of a witness through intermediary
7 communication aids
What is section 28 of the YJCEA?
This provides for video-cross examination nationally for vulnerable witnesses
You should provide a suspect with key information when they are?
1 arrested
2 interviewed under caution
3 charged or released without charge
4 released on police bail or released under investigation, or if police bail conditions are changed or cancelled
How many days should you notify a suspect/offender of any key updates?
Within 5 days
All business effected by crime should be offered the opportunity to make a statement, what one would this be?
Impact statement for business (ISB)
