You do not need to answer every question.

 

Q1. Part 1 of the Code of Practice gives an overview of the guidance contained within the Code, and defines key terms used in the victim information requests legislation.

 

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the introduction in the Code of Practice gives a suitable overview and background of the duties under Chapter 3A of the Police, Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022?

 

Q2. Part 2 of the Code gives an overview of the purpose of the victim information request duties.

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the information in Part 2 provides a clear summary of the duties which authorised persons must adhere to under Chapter 3A of the Police, Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 when requesting victim information?

 

Q3. Part 3 of the Code provides an overview of how the new duties work alongside existing legislative frameworks, including the data protection regimes of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA), Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and human rights legislation.

 

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the guidance that the Code of Practice provides on the compliance of the duties in accordance with data protection and human rights legislation is accurate?

 

Q4. Part 4 of the Code offers guidance on determining whether a request for victim information is necessary and proportionate, in pursuit of a reasonable line of enquiry.

 

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the guidance offered in Part 4 of the Code on assessing necessity, proportionality, and relevance to a reasonable line of enquiry when complying with the duties is accurate?