Victims' Code breaches (CSA)

Non-compliance with the Victims' Code in relation to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse by various agencies.

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88 - Rehabilitation code for CSA civil claims

The International Underwriting Association of London should take the lead in the production of a code for the benefit of claimants who are bringing civil claims for child sexual abuse. The aim should be to produce a code, comparable to the Rehabilitation Code or for inclusion in that code, with the objective of ensuring that victims and survivors...

Matched on terms: code, csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

FR-14 - Victim Code Compliance

The Inquiry recommends (as originally stated in its Interim Report, dated April 2018) that the UK government commissions a joint inspection of compliance with the Victims' Code in relation to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse, to be undertaken by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, His Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate and...

Matched on terms: code, csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

79 - Codes of practice for civil CSA claims

The Local Government Association and the Association of British Insurers should each produce codes of practice for responding to civil claims of child sexual abuse. The codes should include recognition of the long-term emotional and psychiatric or psychological effects of child sexual abuse on victims and survivors, and acknowledgement that these effects may make it difficult for victims...

Matched on terms: code, csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

78 - Revise Victims Code for CSA victims

The Ministry of Justice should revise the Victims' Code to make clear that victims and survivors of child sexual abuse must be advised by the police that: 1. They are entitled to seek civil compensation through the civil courts and, if they wish to do so, should seek legal advice - they should be signposted to specialist lawyers...

Matched on terms: code, csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

74 - Joint inspection of Victims Code compliance

The Chair and Panel recommend that the Ministry of Justice, Home Office and Attorney General commission a joint inspection of compliance with the Victims' Code in relation to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. The Victims' Commissioner should be consulted on the inspection approach to ensure that it is fully informed by the experiences of victims and...

Matched on terms: code, csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

89 - Church funding policy for victim support

The Church of England and the Church in Wales should each introduce a Church-wide policy on the funding and provision of support to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse concerning clergy, Church officers or those with some connection to the Church. The policy should clearly set out the circumstances in which different types of support, including counselling,...

Matched on terms: csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

FR-19 - Tiered Redress Scheme

The Inquiry recommends that the UK government establishes a single redress scheme in England and Wales, taking into account devolved responsibilities. The detailed rules of, and funding for, this redress scheme should reflect the following core elements. Eligibility: Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation that occurred in England and in Wales should be eligible to...

Matched on terms: csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

76 - Vulnerable witness protections in civil courts

The Chair and Panel recommend that the Ministry of Justice provides in primary legislation that victims and survivors of child sexual abuse in civil court cases, where they are claiming compensation in relation to the abuse they suffered, are afforded the same protections as vulnerable witnesses in criminal court cases. The Chair and Panel understand that cost is...

Matched on terms: csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

100 - Posthumous honours forfeiture policy

The Cabinet Office should re-examine the policy on posthumous forfeiture, in order to consider the perspectives of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.

Matched on terms: csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

97 - Clarify Compensation Act on apologies

The government should introduce legislation revising the Compensation Act 2006 to clarify that section 2 facilitates apologies or offers of treatment or other redress to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse by institutions that may be vicariously liable for the actions or omissions of other persons, including the perpetrators.

Matched on terms: csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

FR-15 - Remove Limitation Period

The Inquiry recommends that the UK government makes the necessary changes to legislation in order to ensure: the removal of the three-year limitation period for personal injury claims brought by victims and survivors of child sexual abuse in respect of their abuse; and the express protection of the right to a fair trial, with the burden falling on...

Matched on terms: csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

81 - Revised damages guidelines for CSA cases

The Judicial College should revise its Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases to include a freestanding section on the damages that may be appropriate in cases of child sexual abuse. This new section of the guidelines should advise the court to take into account the nature and severity of the abuse itself, any...

Matched on terms: csa

Inquiry recommendation

FR-18 - Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Changes

The Inquiry recommends that the UK government changes the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme to: include other forms of child sexual abuse, including online-facilitated sexual abuse; amend the rule on unspent convictions so that applicants with unspent convictions are not automatically excluded where offences are likely to be linked to the circumstances of their sexual abuse as a child;...

Matched on terms: csa, victim

Inquiry recommendation

99 - Honours forfeiture for CSA convictions

The criteria for forfeiture of all honours must be formally extended to include convictions, cautions and cases decided by trial of the facts involving offences of child sexual abuse. This must be set out in a published policy and procedure, which must include a clear policy on how forfeiture decisions are made public. The Inquiry expects the Forfeiture...

Matched on terms: csa

Inquiry recommendation

96 - CICA same roof rule reapplication

The Chair and Panel recommend that the Ministry of Justice revises the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority rules so that all applicants who previously applied for compensation in relation to child sexual abuse - but were refused solely due to the 'same-roof' rule - should be entitled to reapply for compensation and have their claim approved by the Criminal...

Matched on terms: csa

Inquiry recommendation

98 - Increase use of criminal compensation orders

The Ministry of Justice should consult with the Sentencing Council, the Judicial College, the Crown Prosecution Service and other relevant bodies, in order to increase the use of criminal compensation orders, where appropriate, in cases involving child sexual abuse by, amongst other things, implementing guidance for the judiciary and prosecutors in the Crown Courts and Magistrates' Courts.

Matched on terms: csa

Inquiry recommendation

94 - CICA unspent convictions rule reform

The Chair and Panel recommend that the Ministry of Justice revises Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority rules, so that awards are not automatically rejected in circumstances where an applicant's criminal convictions are likely to be linked to their child sexual abuse. Each case should be considered on its merits.

Matched on terms: csa

Inquiry recommendation

93 - Financial redress for former child migrants

The Chair and Panel have recommended that the UK government establishes a financial redress scheme for surviving former child migrants, providing for an equal award to every applicant. This is on the basis that they were all exposed to the risk of sexual abuse. Given the age of the surviving former child migrants, the UK government was urged...

Matched on terms: csa

Inquiry recommendation

6 - Redraft canonical crimes as crimes against the child

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales should request that the Holy See redraft the canonical crimes relating to child sexual abuse as crimes against the child.

Matched on terms: csa

Inquiry recommendation

MACP-37 - Fully record and disclose prosecution discontinuance decisions to victims or families.

Macpherson Inquiry

That the CPS ensure that all decisions to discontinue any prosecution should be carefully and fully recorded in writing, and that save in exceptional circumstances, such written decisions should be disclosable to a victim or a victim's family.

Matched on terms: victim

Inquiry recommendation

MACP-36 - CPS must personally notify victims and families of discontinuance decisions sensitively.

Macpherson Inquiry

That the CPS should have the positive duty always to notify a victim and victim's family personally of a decision to discontinue, particularly in cases of racist crime, with speed and sensitivity.

Matched on terms: victim

Inquiry recommendation

MACP-35 - Consult and inform victims or families about any proposal to discontinue proceedings.

Macpherson Inquiry

That the CPS ensure that a victim or victim's family shall be consulted and kept informed as to any proposal to discontinue proceedings.

Matched on terms: victim

Inquiry recommendation

MACP-29 - Develop guidelines for handling victims and witnesses, especially in racist incidents.

Macpherson Inquiry

That Police Services should together with the Home Office develop guidelines as to the handling of victims and witnesses, particularly in the field of racist incidents and crimes. The Victim's Charter to be reviewed in this context.

Matched on terms: victim

Inquiry recommendation

MACP-41 - Allow victims or families to become "civil parties" in criminal proceedings.

Macpherson Inquiry

That consideration should be given to the proposition that victims or victims' families should be allowed to become "civil parties" to criminal proceedings, to facilitate and to ensure the provision of all relevant information to victims or their families.

Matched on terms: victim

Inquiry recommendation

MACP-31 - Ensure training and use of victim/witness liaison officers for racist incidents.

Macpherson Inquiry

That Police Services ensure the provision of training and the availability of victim/witness liaison officers, and ensure their use in appropriate areas particularly in the field of racist incidents and crimes, where the need for a sensitive approach to young and vulnerable victims and witnesses is paramount.

Matched on terms: victim

Inquiry recommendation

MACP-44 - Police and Courts prevent intimidation of witnesses through bail conditions

Macpherson Inquiry

That Police Services and the Courts seek to prevent the intimidation of victims and witnesses by imposing appropriate bail conditions.

Matched on terms: victim

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