Victims of crime will be able to decide how offenders are punished, under new proposals outlined by Home Secretary Theresa May today. May said that her plans were to allow the victims to choose the punishment of their offenders, whether that be replacing damaged property, paying compensation or simply saying sorry. May stated that she does not want home owners to feel “powerless” against offenders, and she promised to “put the victim first.” In an interview with the Daily Mail, she said the new powers, would be used for low-level crimes to give victims a “say.”
She added they could also stipulate the perpetrators repaired property they had broken, or carried out work in the community.
If criminals refuse to accept the conditions, they will be subject to normal court proceedings.
It is understood the options for punishments, called the “community remedy” will be laid out in a menu-style list for police commissioners to work from.
Mrs May added:“It’s about putting the victim first. They’ve suffered and they should have a say in what happens.”
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