Victims' Code of Practice
If you have been a victim of crime, you are entitled to certain information and support from criminal justice organisations such as the police and the courts.
The Victim’s Code is a government document which explains what you can expect from these organisations from the moment you report a crime until after the trial has finished.
The Victim’s Code includes an entitlement for victims of crime to make a Victim Personal Statement (VPS). The VPS helps give victims a voice in the criminal justice process. In your VPS you can tell the court and the Parole Board, where applicable, how the offence has affected you or your family. You can also choose to read it aloud in court or have it read out on your behalf if the defendant is found guilty.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority deals with compensation claims from people who have been physically or mentally injured because they were the blameless victim of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales.
Tel: 0300 003 3601
The Coroners’ Courts Support Service (CCSS) is an independent voluntary organisation whose trained volunteers offer emotional support and practical help to bereaved families, witnesses and others attending an Inquest at a Coroner’s Court.
[email protected]
Tel: 0300 111 2141