# The Criminal Justice (Armed Forces Code of Practice for Victims of Crime) Regulations 2015, Paragraph 229: Information, referral to victim support services and needs assessments

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

If the Commanding officer’s investigation needs to interview a victim, the Commanding Officer must ensure that the investigative interview is conducted in a way that considers the needs and views of the victim in order to minimise his or her stress. This should be planned in advance, taking into account factors such as:
(1) the need for an intermediary or linguistic assistance to help the victim to communicate their evidence effectively;
(2) any disabilities the victim has;
(3) the timing and location of the interview;
(4) the gender of the interviewer and victim;
(5) the need for a suitable adult to be present to provide emotional support.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1811/schedule/paragraph/229 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-justice-armed-forces-code-of-practice-for-victims-of-crime-regulations-2015/schedule/paragraph-229
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