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Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005
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49 Victim impact statements—who may make
(1) The following people may make a victim impact statement for the
offence:
(a) a victim of the offence;
(b) a person who has parental responsibility for a victim of the
offence;
(c) a close family member of a victim of the offence;
(d) a carer for a victim of the offence;
(e) a person with an intimate personal relationship with a victim of
the offence.
parental responsibility—see the Children and Young People
Act 2008, division 1.3.2.