After a crime: your rights
Your rights
You have the right to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation if you바카라 사이트™re:
- the victim of a crime
- a close relative of someone who died because of a crime - for example their partner, child or sibling
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When you report the crime
The police must give you:
- written confirmation of the crime you바카라 사이트™ve reported
- a crime reference number
- contact details for the police officer dealing with your case
They must also:
- tell you clearly what will happen next
- tell you how often they바카라 사이트™ll give you an update on their investigation
- carry out a 바카라 사이트˜needs assessment바카라 사이트™ to find out what support you should get
- ask a victim support organisation to contact you within 2 days
They must also ask if you want to write a statement about how the crime has affected you. This is called a 바카라 사이트˜victim personal statement바카라 사이트™. It can be used later when the court is deciding on a punishment.
During the police investigation
The police must give you updates on their investigation, and tell you within 5 days when a suspect is:
- arrested or charged
- set free or released on bail
- given a caution, reprimand, final warning, or penalty notice
When the police have finished their investigation, they can pass the information to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) who then decide if there바카라 사이트™s enough evidence to take the case to court.
If the police or the CPS decide to drop the charge, they must tell you within 5 days. You can if you disagree with their decision.
Privacy
The police might give some information about the crime to the media to help with the investigation. They바카라 사이트™ll normally ask your permission before they do this.
If you바카라 사이트™ve been the victim of a sexual assault or rape, it바카라 사이트™s against the law for anyone to publish your name, photo or anything else that could identify you.