- Reference: 2011/4096
- Question by: John Biggs
- Meeting date: 14 December 2011
Where a person is fatally injured through a criminal or potentially criminal incident, would you agree with me that a strong case exists that on a number of grounds close family members should be viewed and treated as victims? While this is clearly a complex and emotive issue, most recently raised in the recent case of Brian Dorling, questions of aftercare, locus in investigations and inquiries, the ability to advocate on behalf of the deceased person, and access to financial or other support are obvious matters where a better recognised status would benefit family members. And a consequence of not...