Victims Rights Act 2002

Question 1

Victims Rights Act 2002 Section 7

Answer 1

VRA 2002 s.7

[7th Heaven treatment]

Victims must be treated with:

• Courtesy
• Compassion
• Respect for personal dignity & privacy

Question 2

Victims Rights Act 2002 Section 8

Answer 2

VRA 2002 s.8

[Support mate]

Victims & their families should have access to:

• Welfare
• Health
• Counselling
• Medical
• Legal assistance

Question 3

Victims Rights Act 2002 Section 11

Answer 3

VRA 2002 s.11

[Informed of supporting pillars 11 = pillars]

Victims should be informed at the earliest opportunity of:

• Programmes
• Services
• Remedies

Question 4

Victims Rights Act 2002 Section 12

Answer 4

VRA 2002 s.12

[Advise & tell]

Victims must be advised of:

• Investigation progress
• Charges filed / Action taken
• Date / Place of proceedings
• Victim role as a witness
• Outcomes

Question 5

Victims Rights Act 2002 Section 51

Answer 5

VRA 2002 s.51

[Return once done]

Persons property held for evidential purposes, must be returned as soon as practicable when no longer required

Question 6

Immediate Family

Answer 6

Immediate Family

• Spouse / Civil Union / De facto Partner
• Child / Step Child
• Sibling / Step Sibling
• Parent / Step Parent
• Grandparent