Consultation on Proposals for Inclusion in a Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill - Page 1 of 16 - NI Direct

Proposal 1

The Minister of Justice is proposing to legislate to establish a statutory Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses of Crime, with the overarching purpose of promoting the interests of all victims and witnesses of crime within the justice system; and raising awareness of matters relating to the interests of victims and witnesses. The Commissioner would be independent from government. The Terms of Reference for the role would specify the focus of the role in relation to vulnerable victims and witnesses.

1. Do you agree with the proposal that the remit for this role should include both victims and witnesses of crime?

Yes No

Please provide an explanation to your response.

2. Do you agree that the role should task the statutory Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses of Crime to have a focus on vulnerable groups of victims, which should include the following?

Please provide an explanation to your response.

3. Do you agree that it would be appropriate for the role of the statutory Commissioner for the Victims and Witnesses of Crime to be extended in the future to include a remit wider than justice?

Yes No

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4. Do you have any additional comments or views?