
PCC focuses on support for Victims of crime
For the last 12 weeks, the Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner have been sharing detailed information relating to each of the 12 rights
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Victims’ Code of Practice
The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (VCOP or Victims Code) was updated by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in November 2020 and came into effect on 1st April 2021. It sets out the rights for victims of crime and the standards that must be provided to victims by organisations in the criminal justice system. These include the police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), court services and more.
The Victims’ Code is based on 12 clearly defined rights and promotes victims’ of crime being treated in a respectful, sensitive and professional manner without discrimination of any kind.
These are just some of the matters covered in the Victims’ Code. The full Victims’ Code can be accessed via this link in an accessible format and the PDF document is located below.
Other useful guidance documents are available on the government website link Statutory guidance on The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales and supporting public information materials.
The materials include:
It is important to remember that you do not have to report a crime to access help from support services for victims. If you feel you have been affected by a crime and would like to discuss how you could receive support, Bedfordshire Victim Care Services (BVCS) can help you. Bedfordshire Victim Care Services is free, confidential, available to everyone and is a way for you to find the help that meets your specific needs.
For more information please visit the Bedfordshire Victim Care Services website, contact 0800 0282887, email info@bedfordshirevcs.com or complete a self-referral form found within the ‘contact us’ section of the Bedfordshire Victim Care Services website.
Victims Code – Rights
For the last 12 weeks, the Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner have been sharing detailed information relating to each of the 12 rights
Continuing the series of items that the OPCC has been releasing, which gives information relating to each of the rights within the Victims’ Code. Each
Continuing the series of items that the OPCC has been releasing, which gives information relating to each of the rights within the Victims’ Code. Each
Over the coming weeks the OPCC will be releasing information relating to each of the remaining 12 rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release will
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code for eight weeks now. Each release has covered
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code for seven weeks now. Each release has covered
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code for seven weeks now. Each release has covered
Right 6 To be provided with information about the investigation and prosecution Summary of right You have the right to be told by the police
Right 5, to be provided with information about compensation Summary of right: Court ordered compensation If the defendant pleads or is found guilty, the judge
Over the coming weeks the OPCC will be releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release will cover
Over the coming weeks the OPCC will be releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release will cover
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release will cover one or more of
Over the coming weeks the OPCC will be releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release will cover
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