Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Thursday, 7 December 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2006. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.

Road Crash Victims

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what support services are available for road crash victims.

Answer: Support services available for road crash victims include the BrakeCare guide for bereaved families and friends. This has been funded by the Office of Criminal Justice Reform since 2003 and is provided to families by police officers following a road crash.The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime includes an obligation on the police to provide close relatives of a victim of road death with timely information about their case and an enhanced service.The core funding provided to Victim Support allows them to provide a Witness Service in all Crown and magistrates courts. If a road traffic incident involves a court case, the victim or their family can access this support.Other voluntary groups, including Brake, RoadPeace and the Campaign Against Drinking and Driving, also provide support and advice to serious road crash victims.

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