Decision Record 118 – Voice for Victims and Witnesses 2019
DECISION RECORD
Decision Record Number 118
This document records a decision taken by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, together with details of the advice he received prior to taking the decision.
Decision taken:
To agree the grant agreement for services to victims and witnesses required from Voice for Victims and Witnesses by the PFCC during 2019/20. The cost of providing these services is £1,191,000 for the 2019-20 financial year. This amount is made up of £856,153 as a specific grant from the Ministry of Justice (including child sexual abuse amount). The OPFCC increases this amount by £334,847 to broaden the scope of services available to victims and to offer similar support to witnesses.
Details of advice taken:
Professional financial and legal advice has been sought to ensure the decision best supports business need and represents value for money.