What you can expect
All victims have rights. You have the right to be informed about the criminal justice process and the support that is available to you. The Victims’ Code explains the rights you can expect to receive as a victim of crime.
The Victims’ Code applies to all criminal justice agencies, including the police, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Courts Service and the Probation Service. They are responsible for making sure victims receive the rights set out in the Victims’ Code.
The Victims’ Code was established by the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 and came into effect in 2006. Victim Support lobbied for it to be introduced and has campaigned for it to be improved and strengthened.
The Victims’ Code sets out what each criminal justice agency must do for victims and the timeframe in which they must do it.
Please visit the link for further information or call us on 0300 303 3706 to speak to a Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care member of staff who can help further.
