The prosecutors’ pledge makes a series of specific commitments about the way in which prosecutors communicate with victims of crime throughout the life of a case. This includes through victim’s witness statements and victim personal statements, ensuring that the preferred charge reflects the criminality of the offence.
All prosecutors have a responsibility to keep the victim informed of progress, and when considering any lesser plea offered to the offence charged, a prosecutor should always take into account the views of the victim or bereaved relative where possible.