Victims Rights Act 2002

Question 1

Sections 7?

Answer 1

Police, judicial officers and prosecutor must tea at victims with compassion and courtesy, respect for their dignity and privacy

Question 2

Sections 8

Answer 2

Victims should have access to:

1. welfare , health counselling,
2. Medical assistance, responsive to their needs
3. Legal assistance responsive to their needs

Question 3

Sections 12

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Section 51

Answer 4

A person’s property held for evidential purposes must be returned as soon as practicable. When no longer required as evidence