The Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the Government’s renewed Victims’ Code which promises clearer rights, stronger support and faster justice for child victims across England and Wales.
The updated Code includes the creation of the first ever child friendly version, developed hand in hand with children and young people to ensure they understand their rights and know how to access support following a crime. It will set out, in simple and age appropriate language, what help is available and how victims can be referred or self refer to specialist services.
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