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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Consultation on Improving the Victims’ Code and the Government Response to the 2019 Consultation: ’Proposals for revising the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime’

05 March 2020 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Robert Buckland Con South Swindon

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Minister of Justice is launching a consultation to revise the Victims' Code of Practice.
  • The government aims to strengthen victims' rights, maintain current service levels, and improve awareness through user-friendly materials.
  • A detailed consultation on a Victims' Law to enforce these rights will follow the publication of the revised code.

Issue summary

The Minister of Justice is launching a consultation on revising the Victims' Code of Practice and responding to last year's consultation.

Action requested

The government proposes to make changes to the Victims' Code to strengthen victims' rights, maintain current service levels, and improve awareness through user-friendly materials. The revised code will be published after consulting with stakeholders, followed by a detailed consultation on a Victims’ Law to enforce these rights.

Key facts

  • The consultation builds on last year's initial responses.
  • It fulfils statutory obligations under the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004.
  • A revised version of the Code will be created based on public feedback.
  • An improved service for victims is aimed at helping them cope with trauma post-crime.
  • The government plans to create a short, user-friendly overview and online summary of victim rights.
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