Code of Practice for Victims of Crime
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
The standard outlining the rights of victims in the criminal justice process.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
CPIA (Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996)
Legislation defining the conduct of criminal investigations by police to ensure fairness and accountability.
Fast-track actions
Immediate actions taken to establish critical facts and preserve evidence in an investigation.
Golden hour
The initial period following the report of a crime, crucial for preserving evidence.
RUI (Released Under Investigation)
A status of a suspect who has been arrested but released without charge while investigations continue.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.