| Consultation begins on | 1 September 2005 |
| Consultation ends on | 30 November 2005 |
| Summary of responses published on | 23 February 2006 |
The consultation paper sought views on the Government's proposals to give the relatives of homicide victims a say in criminal proceedings through an oral personal statement after conviction and before sentence. Relatives would also have enhanced information, advice and assistance throughout the criminal justice process.
This consultation paper invited comments on the Government's proposals
This report summarises the responses received to the consultation ‘Hearing the Relatives of Murder and Manslaughter Victims' and sets out the Government's intention to pilot Victims' Advocates.
Further copies of the consultation paper can be obtained by contacting the address below:
Nigel Holden
Trial Policy and Procedure Unit
Office for Criminal Justice Reform
Ground Floor, Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
Tel: 020 7035 4973