New rules give victims in England and Wales right to know when offender leaves prison

Victims' commissioner for England and Wales said new code is excellent step' but says attitudes must change

The victims' commissioner has hailed as an excellent step" a new code that will ensure victims of crime are always alerted when an offender is due to leave prison.

The code is a charter of rights that dictate the minimum level of service victims can expect at every stage of the justice process, regardless of whether they choose to report the crime or not.