UK Parliament / Open data

Victims and Prisoners Bill

Moved by

Baroness Brinton

1: Clause 1, page 1, line 7, at end insert—

“(aa) witnessing criminal conduct,

(ab) having subsequent responsibility for care because of criminal conduct,

(ac) experiencing vicarious harm due to criminal conduct”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment aims to extend the definition of a victim under Part 1 to include people who support and provide care for victims of serious sexual and violent crimes.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
835 c797 
Session
2023-24
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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