The purpose of this document is to provide practical and legal guidance to prosecutors dealing with cases that involve children (Article 1 of the UN Convention defines a child as any person who has not yet reached their 18th birthday) as victims and witnesses.
Victims and Witnesses: CPS Public Policy Statement on the Delivery of Services to Victims - The Prosecutors' Pledge
The Crown Prosecution Service will:
Take into account the impact on the victim or their family when making a charging decision.
In doing so the prosecutor will listen to the voice of the victim through their witness and victim personal statement and ensure that the charge adequately reflects the criminality of the offending.
