Statutory guidance
The code of practice for victims of crime and supporting public information materials
Code of practice governing services to be provided in England and Wales to victims of criminal conduct which occurred in England and Wales.
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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.
Further information
Last updated 8 October 2018 + show all updates
- Information for Victims of Crime updated.
- The code of practice for victims of crime - Welsh version added to page.
- Updated 'Code of practice for victims of crime' added to page.
- Easyread version of the code added.
- New code of practice comes in to force
- Welsh translation of victims code published
- Published new code of practice
- First published.