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Work underway for 'Victims Charter'

Chief executive says 'victim-focused' strategy launched last month

A Victim Charter could be developed by the end of the year, according to the chief executive of Victim Support Isle of Man. 

Lorna Trevethan says the organisation launched a new victim-focused strategy at a conference last month, with the aim of making victims the heart of the judicial system. 

She added that implementing these changes would make 'some tangible difference' and minimise re-traumatising victims and witnesses. 

Currently, Lorna says some victims are only alerted about their cases going to court through the media: 

You can find the Victim Support strategy HERE.

 

 

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