F1Criminal investigations
9CMeasures to assist victims in criminal investigations
1
Subsection (2) applies where an assessment of a person under section 9B(1) finds that the person—
a
has protection needs, and
b
would benefit from the use of the measures listed in subsection (3) during a relevant interview.
2
Where this subsection applies, the measures listed in subsection (3) may be used for the purposes of any relevant interview.
3
The measures are—
a
conducting the relevant interview in premises designed or adapted for that purpose,
b
conducting the relevant interview by or through professionals trained for that purpose,
c
ensuring that all relevant interviews are conducted by the same person or persons.
4
The constable who is conducting or arranging the relevant interview must determine which, if any, of the measures listed in subsection (3) are to be used having regard to—
a
the needs and views of the person who is or appears to be a victim in relation to the offence or alleged offence,
b
the interests of justice, and
c
any practical constraints on the use of any of the measures in those circumstances.
5
In this section, “relevant interview” has the same meaning as in section 9A(2).
Ss. 9A-9C and cross-heading inserted (23.12.2015) by The Victims' Rights (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/444), regs. 1(2), 13