VICTIMS' CHARTER ACT 2006 - SECT 6 Treatment of persons adversely affected by crime

VICTIMS' CHARTER ACT 2006 - SECT 6

    (1)     All persons adversely affected by crime are to be treated with courtesy, respect and dignity by investigatory agencies, prosecuting agencies and victims' services agencies.

    (2)     Investigatory agencies, prosecuting agencies and victims' services agencies are to take into account, and be responsive to, the particular needs of persons adversely affected by crime, particularly needs relating to differences such as—

        (a)     race or indigenous background;

        (b)     sex or gender identity;

        (c)     cultural or linguistic diversity;

        (d)     sexual orientation;

        (e)     disability;

        (f)     religion;

        (g)     age.