Improving the victim experience of the criminal justice system: recommendation 11

Recommendation:

The Ministry of Justice carry out a review of its financial loss allowances policy¹, to ensure that reimbursement rates are brought up to date.

This review should also consider the level of reimbursement available for witnesses where the trial has been adjourned without sufficient warning, to allow them to recoup any expenses or earnings lost to arrangements made to allow them to attend court.