Question
Number
412
Subject
Director of Public Prosecutions
(Victim Support)
(Victim Support)
Asked by
Cain, Peter
Directed to
Attorney-General
Question asked on
07 May 2025
Answer due on
08 June 2025
Question asked
- What percentage of victims were contacted by the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) prior to key prosecutorial decisions (e.g. plea negotiations, charge withdrawals) in each year since 2018.
- Since 2018, has the office of the DPP tracked or reported any metrics on victim satisfaction, trauma-informed practice, or service standards; if so, can the Attorney-General provide available data or summaries.
- What training modules or professional development relating to vulnerable witnesses—including children, sexual assault survivors, and victims of domestic violence—have been mandatory for ACT prosecutors since 2018.