Paragraph 46 Vulnerable or intimidated victimsI1

United Kingdom

You are eligible for enhanced entitlements under this Code as a vulnerable victim^f1 if:

(1)

You are under 18 years of age at the time of the offence, or

(2)

The quality of your evidence is likely to be affected because;

(a)

You suffer from mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983;

(b)

You otherwise have a significant impairment of intelligence and social functioning; or

(c)

You have a physical disability or are suffering from a physical disorder.

Annotations

f1: This is based on the criteria in section 16 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 for the court to determine eligibility for Special Measures (see paragraphs 53 and 54 of this Code).