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Home Office opens consultation on victim information requests code of practice

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Published on: 09 April 2025

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LNB News 09/04/2025

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Issue Date: 09 April 2025

Published Date: 09 April 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Home Office has launched a consultation regarding a draft code of practice for victim information requests under Chapter 3A of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (PCSCA 2022). The code establishes guidelines for authorised persons requesting third-party material about victims, including medical records and counselling notes. The consultation, which closes on 1 July 2025, also seeks input on defining counselling services. The framework aims to ensure requests are necessary, proportionate and protect victim privacy.

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