[F19C.Measures to assist victims in criminal investigationsS
(1)Subsection (2) applies where an assessment of a person under section 9B(1) finds that the person—
(a)has protection needs, and
(b)would benefit from the use of the measures listed in subsection (3) during a relevant interview.
(2)Where this subsection applies, the measures listed in subsection (3) may be used for the purposes of any relevant interview.
(3)The measures are—
(a)conducting the relevant interview in premises designed or adapted for that purpose,
(b)conducting the relevant interview by or through professionals trained for that purpose,
(c)ensuring that all relevant interviews are conducted by the same person or persons.
(4)The constable who is conducting or arranging the relevant interview must determine which, if any, of the measures listed in subsection (3) are to be used having regard to—
(a)the needs and views of the person who is or appears to be a victim in relation to the offence or alleged offence,
(b)the interests of justice, and
(c)any practical constraints on the use of any of the measures in those circumstances.
(5)In this section, “relevant interview” has the same meaning as in section 9A(2).]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 9A-9C and cross-heading inserted (23.12.2015) by The Victims' Rights (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/444), regs. 1(2), 13