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<p>Supporting victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice system is a key
priority for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). In cases where death has been caused
by dangerous driving the CPS offers an enhanced service to bereaved families, meeting
with them at crucial stages of the criminal justice process to explain the anticipated
progress of the case and what is to be expected at each court hearing. The CPS commitment
to bereaved families is incorporated in the Victims’ Code.</p><p>Where a victim or
a bereaved family, in a dangerous driving case, is not satisfied with a decision by
the CPS not to charge they can seek a review under the CPS Victims Right to Review
Scheme. This scheme allows for an independent review of such decisions, which can
confirm or overturn them. Bereaved families will be offered a meeting at the end of
the review process to discuss the outcome.</p><p>The Code of Practice for Victims
of Crime (Victims’ Code) outlines the services victims are entitled to receive, including
updates on the progress of their case during an investigation or prosecution. The
Government will be consulting shortly on changes to the Victims’ Code, in line with
the commitment in its cross-government Victims Strategy.</p>
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