Victims Rights Act 2002

Question 1

Section 7?

Answer 1

Must treat victims with;

• courtesy
• compassion
• and respect for their personal dignity and privacy

Question 2

Section 11?

Answer 2

Should inform victims at the earliest, the programmes, services and remedies available to them.

Question 3

Section 12?

Answer 3

Prosecuting authority must advise victims of;

PROGRESS of the investigation
CHARGES filed or action taken
DATE AND PLACE of proceeding
ROLE OF THE VICTIMS as a witness
OUTCOME of proceedings

Question 4

Section 51?

Answer 4

A persons property held for evidential purposes must be returned as soon as practicable when no longer required as evidence

Question 5

Section 29?

Answer 5

Specified offence, usually of a sexual nature but can included;

Serious assault
Serious injury or death
Ongoing fears

Question 6

Section 29A?

Answer 6

The police commissioner must determine if the victim is a specified offence.

Question 7

Section 8?

Answer 7

Victims should have access to services available

Question 8

A prosecution for wilful damage MUST be commenced within ___ from the time the offence is committed

Answer 8

6 months

Question 9

Section 8

Answer 9

Welfare
Health
Counselling
Medical
Legal

Question 10

A coroner will open and conduct an inquiry for 3 purposes

Answer 10

Identify deceased, cause of death and circumstances of death