The Criminal Justice (Armed Forces Code of Practice for Victims of Crime) Regulations 2015 No. 1811

SCHEDULE U.K. Armed Forces Code of Practice for Victims of Crime

PART 4 U.K. Victims’ Entitlements – Entitlements for Children and Young People

CHAPTER 4 U.K. Trial or Summary Hearing

Summary Hearing U.K.

173.  If you do attend a Summary hearing to give evidence you are entitled to:

(1) ask the Commanding Officer’s discipline staff if you and any family members who have permission to accompany you can enter and leave the place of the Hearing through a separate entrance from the accused where possible;

(2) where circumstances permit, meet a member of the Commanding Officer’s discipline staff to ask him or her questions about the Summary Hearing process. They will indicate where possible how long you may have to wait before giving evidence;

(3) wherever possible, receive an explanation from the Commanding Officer’s discipline staff if there is a delay in proceedings on the day and how long the wait is likely to be;

(4) wait and be seated in an area separate from the accused. The Commanding Officer’s discipline staff will ensure this is done for you and any family members who have permission to accompany you wherever possible.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. para. 173 in force at 16.11.2015, see reg. 1