Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 10
10
Paragraph: 33
Overarching Victims’ Code principles remain too weak, placing onus on victims.
Conclusion
We are not convinced that the overarching principles, as drafted, are strong enough to drive the necessary cultural change in the treatment of victims in the criminal justice system. The approach taken retains the onus on the victim to claim rights they are often unaware of rather than requiring the relevant agencies to deliver them. As set out, this approach falls short of what is required.
Paragraph Reference:
33
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 January 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗