Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2006. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 13 July 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.

Road Traffic Offences (Victims)

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime will apply to (a) those injured and (b) families of those who die as a result of a road crash caused by someone committing a road traffic offence.

Answer: The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime covers all victims of crimes recorded under National Crime Recording Standards. In the case of road traffic offences this includes causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs, and dangerous driving. In addition to this, where a person has died as a result of a road collision and the police are investigating whether an offence under Section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (careless and inconsiderate driving) has been committed, the family will be entitled to services under the Code.

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