New Code of Practice for Victim Information Requests

A new Code of Practice, which applies exclusively to requests for victim third party material, was published on the gov.uk website below on 1 December 2025 and will come into effect on 12 January 2026.

The new Code reinforces existing principles in relation to police requests for third party material, as well as introducing new additional requirements for victim counselling record requests.

You can access further guidance and information from our Resource Library – https://newcastlesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/resources/police-guidance-victim-information-requests/