Victims Right Act 2002

Question 1

Treatment

Answer 1

s7 any person dealing with victims should:

• treat with courtesy/compassion
• respect dignity and privacy

Question 2

Access to services

Answer 2

s8 a victim or victim family who has welfare,health,counselling,medical,legal needs arising from the offence should have access to these services- CSV1 first appearance be completed.77

Question 3

Purpose of VIS s17AB

Answer 3

• Victim provide info to court on effects of offending
• assist court understand victims view
• inform offender about impact

Question 4

S17 VIS information from victim

Answer 4

Any physical injury emotional harm
Loss damage to property
Any other effects
Any other matters consistent with 17AB

Question 5

S29 VNR

Answer 5

A specified offence:
•Offence of sexual nature part 7 crimes act - excludes s143 and 144, and 216(H) to 216(J)
•offence of serious assault
•offence that results in serious injury,death or made them incapable,
•offence of any kind led the victim to have ongoing fears;
For their safety or security
For safety or security of 1 or more members of his immediate family.
Note:
29(a)most sexual offences covered by part 7
29(b) serious assault
29(c) causing serious injury

Question 6

S29 applies

Answer 6

In terms of s8(4) bail Act and s30 of victims rights act, Courts are required to take view into account where s29 applies.
Similarly s12 bail act where qualifying offender is charged with punishable 3yr plus offence.
Even if s29 not apply under s8(2)(h)bail act - “special matters” view of victim as to the release of offender on bail.