Open consultation

A new Victims’ Code

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 5 February 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Summary

This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code).

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 30 April 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims’ Code).

Read the current version of The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales and supporting public information materials - GOV.UK

Documents

A new Victims’ Code: consultation document

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5463-0, CP 1502-I

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A new Victims’ Code: consultation document (PDF)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5463-0, CP 1502-I

PDF, 854 KB, 44 pages

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Draft new Victims’ Code

Ref: CP 1502-II

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Draft new Victims’ Code (PDF)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5463-0, CP 1502-II

PDF, 923 KB, 79 pages

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Proposed Victims' Code A5 leaflet

PDF, 2.45 MB, 2 pages

Proposed Victims' Code contact card

PDF, 313 KB, 2 pages

Impact assessment

PDF, 428 KB, 21 pages

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Equality statement

PDF, 276 KB, 12 pages

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A new Victims’ Code: quick read

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A new Victims’ Code: Easy Read

PDF, 2.85 MB, 33 pages

A new Victims’ Code: British Sign Language (BSL)

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A new Victims’ Code: consultation document (Welsh language - Cymraeg)

PDF, 494 KB, 47 pages

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Draft new Victims’ Code (Welsh language - Cymraeg)

PDF, 1.13 MB, 80 pages

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Published 5 February 2026