A new Victims’ Code consultation

Closes 30 Apr 2026

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Chapter 2: Engaging with child victims

2A. Do you think a framework guiding criminal justice agencies’ engagement with children should be introduced?

Please explain your answer.

2B. Do you agree with the proposed framework for how criminal justice agencies could engage with children?

Please explain your answer.

2C. Do you think the proposed age categories that are being used to guide criminal justice agencies’ engagement with child victims are the right ones?

Please explain your answer.

2D. Do you think the right level of engagement is reflected in each category, for example a presumption of direct engagement with 16- and 17-year-olds?

Please explain your answer.

2E. Are there any circumstances in which the proposed framework for how criminal justice agencies engage with children should not apply?

Please explain your answer.

2F. Please provide your views on what agencies could do to make sure that direct engagement with children is undertaken in a quality and trauma-informed way.
2G. Do you think the specific sections detailing what child victims can expect should be included in the Code? (as yellow boxes throughout)

Please explain your answer.

2H. In general, do you think that the impact of a crime on victims under the age of 12 should be relayed by a parent or guardian (for example, by making a Victim Impact Statement on the child’s behalf)?

Please explain your answer.

2I. Please tell us if there is anything else that could be included in a yellow box in the Code to set out provision specific to child victims.