The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (Victims’ Code of Practice) Order 2015
This Order brings into operation the revised code of practice entitled “Code of Practice for Victims of Crime” on 16th November 2015. The revised code of practice replaces the code of practice that was brought into operation on 10th December 2013 by S.I. 2013/2907 and implements parts of Directive 2012/29/EU establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 57–73).
Lifecycle
Department
Made
22 Oct 2015
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In force
16 Nov 2015
Enabling power
In accordance with section 33(6) of the Act, the Secretary of State laid the code of practice before Parliament on 22nd October 2015.
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