Victims of crime

This page contains links to information in relation to victims of crime.

Ministry of Justice

A victim can submit a statement when the Ministry of Justice is considering the discharge of a restricted patient, and can be provided with a decision summary.

Victims and MOJ discharge. HMPPS, 'Information for victims - Statements and decision summaries in restricted patient cases' (April 2024) — (1) From March 2024, victims and family members registered with the Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) have been able to submit a Victim Personal Statement in relation to Ministry of Justice discharge decisions. The purpose is catharsis and to provide further information and context on requests for conditions, and is in addition to the pre-existing ability to make representations in relation to conditions. Some brief guidance is given on what might be included in a statement. The statement will not be sent to the patient, Responsible Clinician, or tribunal, although it is possible that might be disclosed during other legal proceedings. (2) Applications will also be able to be made for decision summaries.
Victims and MOJ discharge. HMPPS, 'Information for patients - Decision summaries and victim statements in restricted patient cases' (April 2024) — (1) From Spring 2024, patients and victims have been able to request a summary of Ministry of Justice decisions in relation to discharge. The summary provided to patients and victims will differ, because of medical confidentiality, and both will overlap with the reasons already given to the Responsible Clinician. (2) Victims will also be able to make Victim Personal Statements in relation to discharge decisions. The purpose is "catharsis" and it will have no influence on the discharge decision. This is in addition to the pre-existing ability to provide information and make requests for conditions.