PCC focuses on support for Victims of crime
For the last 12 weeks, the Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner have been sharing detailed information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code that was revised in April 2021. The Victims Code sets out the rights for Victims of Crime and the standards that must be provided to victims […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 12 of 12
Continuing the series of items that the OPCC has been releasing, which gives information relating to each of the rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right # To make a complaint about your rights not being met Summary of right 12 If you believe that you […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 11 of 12
Continuing the series of items that the OPCC has been releasing, which gives information relating to each of the rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right # 11 To be given information about the offender following a conviction Summary of right 11 The Victim Contact Scheme […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 10 of 12
Over the coming weeks the OPCC will be releasing information relating to each of the remaining 12 rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release will cover one or more of the rights. Right 10 – To be paid expenses and have property returned Summary of right 10 If you attend court to give evidence, you […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 9 of 12
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code for eight weeks now. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right #9 – To be given information about the outcome of the case and any appeals Summary of right 9 At the end of […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 8 of 12
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code for seven weeks now. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right 8 # To be given information about the trial, trial process and your role as a witness Summary of right 8 If the […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 7 of 12
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code for seven weeks now. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right 7 # To make a Victim Personal Statement Summary of right 7 You have the right to make a Victim Personal Statement to […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 6 of 12
Right 6 To be provided with information about the investigation and prosecution Summary of right You have the right to be told by the police when key decisions on the investigation are made and, where applicable, to have the reasons explained to you within 5 working days (1 working day under Enhanced Rights) of a […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 5 of 12
Right 5, to be provided with information about compensation Summary of right: Court ordered compensation If the defendant pleads or is found guilty, the judge or magistrate may order them to pay you compensation for any loss, damage or injury caused as a result of the crime. You have the right to be told by […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 4 of 12
Right 4: To be referred to services that support victims and have services and support tailored to your needs Summary of right: When you report a crime to the police, you have the right to be offered support. This includes an assessment of whether you are entitled to receive the Enhanced Rights. The more information […]