(1)The Secretary of State must appoint a Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses (referred to in this Part as the Commissioner).
(2)Before appointing the Commissioner the Secretary of State must consult the Attorney General and the Lord Chancellor as to the person to be appointed.
(3)The Commissioner is a corporation sole.
(4)The Commissioner is not to be regarded—
(a)as the servant or agent of the Crown, or
(b)as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.
(5)The Commissioner’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.
(6)Schedule 8 (which make further provision in connection with the Commissioner) has effect.