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Victims code NEW rights for victims of crime in Wirral and Merseyside are being introduced today after a review. The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime - which sets out the services and standards that must be provided to victims by the police and other criminal justice agencies - has been updated. More commonly know as the Victims' Code, it is Published by the Ministry of Justice and applicable from the minute a crime is reported to the end of a trial in court. Chief Superintendent Ngaire Waine, head of criminal justice at Merseyside Police said: "Supporting victims is incredibly ...

By Monidipa Fouzder2021-04-01T11:56:00+01:00 Victims of alleged crimes attending court will have the right not to see the defendant before or after their case under a new code that comes into force today. The Victims’ Code, which focuses on 12 overarching rights, sets out the minimum level of service victims can expect from criminal justice agencies such as the police, Crown Prosecution Service and courts. Right 8 allows victims to enter through a different court entrance from the defendant and wait in a separate area before and after the case has been heard. The code states that some cou...

BBC News Published media captionSir Keir criticised "shocking" figures on rape prosecution Sir Keir Starmer has urged the prime minister to strengthen victims' rights, as part of a bid to tackle violence against women. The Labour leader said nine out of 10 women subjected to sexual violence do not feel confident coming forward. Boris Johnson said he was "happy to look at new proposals" but insisted ministers have acted in this area. And he urged a "cultural and social" change over how violence against women is dealt with. At Prime Minister's Questions, he said he agreed with Sir Keir that th...

Dame Vera Baird QC has drafted a series of recommendations to make the judicial system more victim-friendly.

Dame Vera Baird QC has drafted a series of recommendations to make the judicial system more victim-friendly.