Summary
The Minister of Justice has launched a consultation and is seeking the views of the public on proposals for inclusion in a Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill.
Documents
- Consultation on Proposals for Inclusion in a Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill
- Equality Impact assessment Proposals 3 and 4
- Rural Needs Impact Assessment Proposal 1
- Rural Needs Impact Assessment Proposals 3 and 4
- Easy read version
- Equality Impact Assessment Proposal 1 and 2
Consultation description
The proposals on which views are sought relate to:
- The establishment of a statutory Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses of Crime.
- A provision to compel criminal justice organisations to provide or publish statistical victim information, including evidence of Victim Charter compliance.
- The right to pre-trial independent legal representation for complainants in serious sexual offence cases.
- Enhanced protections relating to disclosure applications in serious sexual offences cases.
The closing date for the consultation is 20th February 2025.