Victims can expect a minimum standard under the code of practice...

The Victims Code of practice sets out the minimum services victims can expect to receive from the Criminal Justice System. The Victims Code ensures all victims are kept up to date on the progress of their case and it also provides an enhanced service for vulnerable and intimidated victims.

In line with the Victims Code of practice victims can expect:

- A right to information about their case with specified timescales, including the right to be notified of arrests and court cases

- A dedicated family liaison police officer to be assigned to bereaved relatives

- All victims to be told about Victim Support and referred to them if appropriate

- An enhanced service for vulnerable or intimidated victims

The Government aims to ensure that every victim, including relatives of people who have died as a result of that crime, has access to information on support services in their local area.

You can read a full copy of the Victims Code by following this link.