All public authorities have an obligation under the Human Rights Act to treat all people who are the victim of a crime with respect and dignity. The Victims of Crime Act 1994 clearly specifies principles for the treatment of victims of crime by all agencies involved in the administration of justice. Governing Principles for Victims of Crime A person can be a victim even if the offender has not been convicted of an offence. If the person is a child or legally incompetent person, a guardian of that person. people who fall within the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 1983.a family member of a primary, or a person financially or psychologically dependant on the primary victim who suffers harm because of the harm to the primary victim.harm as a result of witnessing an offence.harm suffered during or as a result of the commission of an offence.This includes a broad range of people who suffer harm including: Workers will be able to use information and checklists in the guide to review their policies and practices to ensure human rights are considered when dealing with victims of crime and witnesses in justice settings.Ī victim is a person who suffers harm because of an offence. This guide has been prepared by the ACT Human Rights and Discrimination Commissioner and the Victims of Crime Commissioner to assist workers in the justice sector in the ACT to understand the rights and obligations contained in the Victims of Crime Act 1994 (ACT) and the Human Rights Act 2004 (ACT) (HR Act) that apply to victims of crime. 5.1Section 18: Right to security of personĬomplying with the ACT Human Rights Act 2004: Victims of Crime.5.1Section 11(2): Right to protection of children and young people.5.1Section 11: Protection of the Family.5.1Section 10: Right to protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.5.2Section 8: Recognition and Equality before the Law.5Part 4: Key HR Act rights for victims and witnesses.4.1Further information on how the flowchart works.3.1Why do I need to know about the Human Rights Act?.3Part 2: About the Human Rights Act 2004.1.1Complying with the ACT Human Rights Act 2004: Victims of Crime.
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