Updated: Information for Victims of Crime updated.
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The Victims’ Code: u18s
Audio version of the code of practice
The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime forms a key part of the wider Government strategy to transform the criminal justice system by putting victims first, making the system more responsive and easier to navigate. Victims of crime should be treated in a respectful, sensitive and professional manner without discrimination of any kind.
They should receive appropriate support to help them, as far as possible, to cope and recover and be protected from re-victimisation.
The code of practice governs the services to be provided in England and Wales by organisations in the criminal justice system.
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Get support as a victim of crime