Victims Code of Practice (VCOP)
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
A framework that outlines the rights of victims of crime in England and Wales.
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
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
An authority that administers a compensation scheme for victims of violent crime.
special measures
Support offered to vulnerable or intimidated witnesses to give evidence in court.
Victim Personal Statement (VPS)
A statement that allows victims to explain how an offence has affected them.
Witness Care Unit (WCU)
A unit within a police force responsible for supporting witnesses throughout the court process.
Witness Charter
A set of principles that outlines the rights of witnesses throughout the criminal justice process.
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.