Paragraph 252 Director of Service Prosecutions’ consideration of a chargeI1
United Kingdom
In cases where there is a danger or an identified risk of harm to the victim, the Service Prosecuting Authority must inform the Victim Liaison Officer without unnecessary delay if the suspect is released from Service custody, together with any Service custody release requirements imposed, and any changes to those requirements with reasons if provided by the judge advocatef1.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. para. 252 in force at 16.11.2015, see reg. 1
Footnotes
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The victim is not, however, entitled to this information if there is an identified risk of harm to the suspect which would result from the notification.