Police- Victim Right to Review

From 1st April 2015, if you have been a victim of crime and a decision has been taken by Avon and Somerset Police not to prosecute, you have the right to request a review of that decision.

When can you request a review?

You can request a review if the police have:

• identified and interviewed under caution a suspect about the offence, and
• decided not to take the suspect to Court, or not to refer the case to the CPS for a charging decision.

You can’t request a review if:

• the decision was made before 1st April 2015
• the suspect is issued with an Out of Court Disposal
• no suspect has been identified and interviewed

How do I request a review?

You can request a review of a police decision not to prosecute within 3 months of the date of the decision online. Fill in the Victim Right to Review Request Form

In writing to Victim’s Right to Review:

Criminal Justice Support Unit, Avon and Somerset Constabulary, 2nd Floor The Bridewell, 1-2 Bridewell Street, Bristol, BS1 2AA

What will happen when I request a review?

Once a request is received, we will let you know that we have received it by sending an acknowledgement letter within 10 days.

If the request meets the eligibility criteria we will allocate it to be investigated by an officer who has not been involved in the case.

We will respond to you in writing with the outcome of our review within 30 days of us receiving your request, unless you have asked us not to write.

For further information please refer to https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/services/victims/victim-right-to-review/