ASAI - Key Process - Information Feedback

Question 1

What is the statutory obligation to victims?

Answer 1

Under the Victims Rights Act 2002 police must provide information to all victims about the

• services available to them
• the investigation of the offence
• related proceedings

Question 2

What information should be provided in relation to the police investigation?

Answer 2

The process and realistic timings of each stage including

• initial actions
• medical/forensic examination
• formal interview
• explanation around exhibits and what/why they were taken
• completion of investigation and notification of resolution decision
• subsequent court processes

Question 3

What should you clarify in relation to the victims reporting?

Answer 3

Are they wanting to make a formal complaint or are they obtaining information to make informed decisions

Question 4

What should the victim be given the opportunity to comment on?

Answer 4

Their needs in relation to

• ASA investigator
• Specialist adult witness interviewer
• Medical/forensic doctor
• support persons