victims rights act 2002 Flashcards
1
Q
section 7
A
courtesy and compassion
from:
police, prosecutors, judicial officers, counsel, court officials
2
Q
section 8
A
access to services
victims and where needed, their families should have access to welfare, health, counselling, medically and legal assistance responsive to their needs
3
Q
section 11
A
inform victims of services available
4
Q
section 12
A
supplying information
the prosecuting authority must advise the victim of the:
progress of the investigation
charges filed or action taken
date and place of proceedings
role of the victim as a witness
outcome of proceedings
5
Q
section 51
A
return of property
a person’s property held for evidential purposes must be returned as soon as practicable when it no longer required as evidence
