Whether the new Victims Code will ensure victims are told, in plain language and within the required timeframe, about their right to request review under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.
The Victims’ Code (the Code) sets out the rights and information victims can expect to receive from criminal justice agencies in England and Wales. As part of implementation of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, we have consulted on a new draft Victims’ ...