Victims’ rights Act 2002 s 4
A “victim” includes:
a person against whom an offence has been committed
a person who is physically injured as a result of an offence
a person who suffers loss or damage to property as a result of an offence
a parent or legal guardian of a child or young person (17 and under) who is a victim
an immediate family member of a person who dies or is made “incapable” as a result of an offence. “Incapable” means someone who lacks the ability to communicate or understand the consequences of their decisions and actions.