A new Victims’ Code consultation

Closes 30 Apr 2026

Chapter 5: Helping victims understand their rights under the Code

5A. What do you think about requiring that victims be told about the Code when they report the crime, and when they have their needs (re) assessed?
5B. What do you think about the new requirement for police to offer victims a standard physical or digital product on the Code?
5C. Do you think the proposed materials would help to improve victims’ awareness of the Code?
5D. What materials do you think would help children engage with the Code (for example, a video)?
5E. What information about the criminal justice process could we include to support children to understand the Code?
5F. Where could this information for children be held (for example, on www.gov.uk)?
5G. What digital tools and innovation could help increase accessibility of the Code for children?