A Bill to establish a framework for victims of crime; to provide for the training of criminal justice staff on the impact of crime on victims; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
27 March 2015
The Victims (Bill of Rights) Bill aims to create a clear framework to support people affected by crime. It would require criminal justice staff to receive training on how crime impacts victims and set out expectations for how victims should be treated and informed during proceedings. The overall aim is to improve the experience and support available to victims within the criminal justice system.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination.
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This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 4 March 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule.
The 2014-15 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
