A code of practice designed to ensure crime victims receive the right support is in place in Norfolk.

The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime was introduced in 2005 – and sets out the standards of information, protection and support crime victims can expect from the police and other criminal justice agencies.

Key obligations for the police include:

• Keeping a victim up-to-date, at least monthly, on progress in their case and informing them when a suspect is arrested, bailed or charged.

• Ensuring details of a victim’s needs are passed on to other agencies like the Crown Prosecution Service
 
• Referring all appropriate victims to Victim Support.

Further details about the code can be obtained from the Home Office website.