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The new #VictimsCode will help victims of crime get better support from the police, courts and other criminal justice agencies.
It sets out 12 rights, ensuring that victims are able to make informed choices and are treated with respect.
Here is a thread for more info on each⬇️
It sets out 12 rights, ensuring that victims are able to make informed choices and are treated with respect.
Here is a thread for more info on each⬇️
You have the Right to be given information that is easy to understand, and to be understood by staff and officers.
This includes the Right to use an interpreter and access to translation services.
This includes the Right to use an interpreter and access to translation services.
Police will aim to speak to you as soon as possible after the incident to record details of the crime.
Victims of rape or sexual violence can now get the right to choose the gender of their police interviewer.
Victims of rape or sexual violence can now get the right to choose the gender of their police interviewer.
