Victims of Crime Act 1994
16CPolice and DPP to update victims about bail decisions
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16C Police and DPP to update victims about bail decisions (1) This section applies if a victim of an offence has expressed concern to a relevant justice agency about the need for protection from violence or harassment by an accused person for the offence. (2) The relevant justice agency must, as soon as practicable, tell the victim if— (a) a court or an authorised officer makes a decision about a grant of bail, or reviews a bail decision, in relation to the accused person; or (b) bail is granted to the accused person and a condition is imposed on the grant of bail to protect the victim or a family member of the victim. Note The Bail Act 1992, s 47A outlines that victims should be given notice of bail decisions if they have expressed safety concerns. accused person—see the Bail Act 1992, dictionary.