Rights of Victims Flashcards

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Rights of victims + brief summaries

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The right to be informed of the likely release date of the accused (can apply for the Victims Register)

The right to give evidence as a vulnerable witness ( ppl. >18, sexual/family violence or considered vulnerable can give testimonies through protected witness, alternative arrangements, improper questions and special protections)

The right to be informed about proceedings (they can get information like legal aid, compensation and support services available)

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The right to be informed of the likely release date of the accused POJs

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Fairness - No anxiety
Equality - Applied equally
Access - Knowledge around parole lets the victim use the legal system when making a submission

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The right to give evidence as a vulnerable witness POJs

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Fairness - prevents secondary victimisation
Equality - All victims of criminal acts of violence can apply for the Victims Register
Access - Information is in multiple languages

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The right to be informed about proceedings POJs

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Fairness - Uncertainty could add to the suffering of victims
Equality - all victims get this information
Access - Victims can understand (and use) the legal system

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Victim examples/criteria

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A person who suffered directly, a family member of a person who died from an offence, a child under 16 who has been groomed and their family or a family member under 18 or disabled which causes injury due to the absence of the person in their life

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Protected witness

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Vulnerable witnesses cannot be cross-examined by the accused if they are a protected witness

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Alternative arrangements + 2 examples

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Non-conventional arrangements being made where witnesses need protection (e.g screens, support person)

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Improper questions

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No questions that are confusing, intimidating, offensive or harassing can be asked in cross-examining

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Special Protections 2 examples (<18/disability)

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CCTV, accused not in same room as victim

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