Victim Personal Statement - Joint Agency Guide to the Victim Personal Statement
Plain-English digest of CPS prosecution guidance.
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This guidance provides a comprehensive overview for victims on how to create a personal statement regarding their experiences in criminal cases. It is intended for collaboration among all criminal justice agencies to ensure that victims' voices are heard and considered during legal proceedings. The document includes practical advice and resources for victims seeking to submit their statements.
Key points
- This guide assists victims in articulating their experiences.
- Victims are encouraged to share personal impacts of criminal incidents.
- The guide aims to enhance victim support across justice agencies.
- Collaboration is emphasized among all criminal justice stakeholders.
- Victim statements can influence prosecution decisions.
Public-interest factors
- Support for victims' rights
- Improvement of victim engagement
- Enhancement of criminal justice processes
This is a factual digest of guidance published by the Crown Prosecution Service. Digested 2026-07-15. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the CPS.