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- 26/06/25: Tribunal victim impact statements. Ministry of Justice, 'Changes to the MHT under the Victim and Prisoner Act 2024: Victim Impact Statements and the MHT' (24 June 2025) — This letter explains the introduction of victim impact statements. The statute does not distinguish between remote and face-to-face hearings but but the letter introduces the idea that victims will only be allowed to read statements to the tribunal remotely ("Where ... the victim has applied to attend the hearing (remotely) to read their VIS aloud ..."). It notes that victims should not provide views on whether the patient should be discharged, as the statement will only be considered in relation to conditions. In relation to content: "The VIS allows the victim to explain the impact the crime has had on them and provides the Tribunal with context for any discharge condition requests they make. For example, it may cover: (a) any physical, financial, emotional or psychological injury the victim has suffered and/or any treatment they may have received as a result of the crime; (b) if they feel vulnerable or intimidated; (c) if they no longer feel safe; (d) the impact on their family; (e) how their quality of life has changed on a day-to-day basis."
- 25/06/25: Tribunal victim impact statements. Alex Davies-Jones, 'Victim Impact Statements in the Mental Health Tribunal' (Ministry of Justice, statement UIN HCWS733, 24 June 2025) — This statement to Parliament announces the introduction of tribunal victim impact statements from 25 June 2025.
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