Introduction Under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to life, there is a duty on the state to carry out a proper investigation where a death occurs and to involve the families to the extent necessary to safeguard their legitimate interests. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has policies to support victims and bereaved families and the duty to provide an enhanced level of service is required under the Victim’s Code. Nothing within this guidance affects these rights and responsibilities.

This guidance is a summary of the main provisions of the original Regulations, incorporating key amendments introduced by other Regulations.

This page (previously Leaflet NFR WEF 1B) gives the current rates and upper limits of allowances payable to ordinary witnesses called to give evidence by the Crown Prosecution Service. The rates and upper limits are reviewed from time to time and the amounts in force when you attend court will be applied to your claim.

This guidance refers to the relevant Regulations as the Tier 1 Regulations, the Tier 2 Regulations and the Tier 3 Regulations.

A mother has been convicted of child cruelty after the death of her five-month-old daughter who died as she celebrated her birthday with vodka hours before.

This page (previously Leaflet NFR EFC 1A) gives the current rates and upper limits of allowances payable by the Crown Prosecution Service to interpreters required to provide interpreter services for a prosecution witness. The rates and upper limits are reviewed from time to time and the amounts in force when you attend court will be applied to your claim.