# The Trafficking People for Exploitation Regulations 2013, Regulation 3: Protection of complainants in criminal investigations


Without prejudice to the rights of the accused, and in accordance with an individualised assessment of the personal circumstances of the complainant, the relevant chief officer of police shall ensure that the complainant receives specific treatment aimed at preventing secondary victimisation by avoiding, as far as possible, during an investigation of a human trafficking offence—
(a) unnecessary repetition of interviews;
(b) visual contact between the complainant and the accused, using appropriate means including communication technologies;
(c) unnecessary questioning concerning the complainant's private life.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/554/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/trafficking-people-for-exploitation-regulations-2013/regulation-3
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