— The form has four sections: (1) Case details; (2) Representation for conditions; (3) Victim Impact Statement; (4) Hearing options; (5) Summary of reasons. Each main section explains the limited power to direct non-disclosure and allows the victim to address the rule 14 criteria (serious harm and interest of justice). The notes explain a VIS can only be used to decide whether to set conditions on a patient’s release and what those conditions should be. If victims attend ("usually over video or phone"): "they will attend remotely and the VLO will be with them. ... they must leave after the statement is read as they are not involved in the case. They cannot add anything to their statement at the hearing."
Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Form_T144:_Victim_representations_and_Victim_Impact_Statement_(v1,_06.2025)?id=270625-0944