Your Rights
The Victims Code of Practice
The Victims Code means:
- You should be able to access services to support you following a crime.
- You should receive regular updates on your case and an update when suspects are arrested, charged, bailed, issued with bail conditions.
- You can make a complaint if you are unhappy with the way you have been treated.
- You should receive extra support if you are a vulnerable or intimidated victim.
More information on the Victims Code of Practice can be found in this document.
Advice for Victims
The booklets (pdf format) that we have provided below tell you what you can expect from the Criminal Justice System, and explains, what happens now, how to get advice and support, your rights and where you can find more information.
You've reported a Crime, so what happens next? booklets:
Compensation
Violent Crime:
If you have been injured in a violent crime, you can apply for compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
Telephone: 0300 003 3601
Injury, Loss, Damage:
If you have suffered injury, loss or damage as a result of the crime you may be able to claim compensation.
You must tell the police if you want compensation so that the Crown Prosecution Service can apply for a compensation order.
Contact Gwent Police or the officer in charge of your case.
