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Dealing effectively with victims of crime
If you are in contact with us because you have been a victim of crime we understand that this can be a very distressing experience which can affect people in a variety of ways. We will comply with the specific commitments under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.

We will provide you with updates at regular intervals during our investigation into your case. We will inform you when a suspect has been arrested, charged, bailed, notifying you of their bail conditions, and our decision regarding case disposal. We will assign a family liaison officer to families of victims of murder or manslaughter. We will put you in contact with Victim Support (unless you ask us not to) once you have reported your crime.

We will take all reasonable steps to identify vulnerable or intimidated victims and offer them an enhanced service.

Useful links
www.cjsonline.gov.uk A Code of Practice guide for victims
www.homeoffice.gov.uk For vulnerable and intimidated victims
www.victimsupportherts.org.uk Support for victims
www.ccrc.gov.uk Criminal Complaints Review Commission
www.cica.gov.uk Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
www.cps.gov.uk Crown Prosecution Service
www.hm courts- service.gov.uk Her Majesty's Courts Service

 

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