Victims Rights Act Flashcards
1
Q
Rights - sexual offending
A
- treated with respect and dignity
- well-being in safety paramount
- Referred to sexual assault services
- regular investigation updates
2
Q
Section 51
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Return of property held for evidence as soon as practicable after they no longer need to hold it. Excludes offender.
3
Q
Immediate family
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Member of victims family, whanau or culturally recognised family group
- Spouse, defacto partner
- Child/stepchild
- Brother, sister, step sibling
- parent/grandparent/step parent
4
Q
Section 4
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What is a victim?
A person against whom an offence is committed by another
- Suffers physical injury, loss or damage to property
- parent or guardian of child above
- Immediate family when person dies or is incapable
