Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT 1994 - SECT 3AA

The objects of this Act are to—

        (a)     acknowledge the central role of victims in the criminal justice process; and

        (b)     contribute to upholding the safety, privacy and dignity of people adversely affected by crime and other harmful behaviour; and

        (c)     help victims deal with the effects of criminal offences and other harmful behaviour; and

        (d)     acknowledge, promote and uphold the rights and interests of victims in the administration of justice; and

        (e)     recognise and establish appropriate ways for agencies involved in the administration of justice to engage with victims in order to minimise adverse outcomes and prevent trauma for victims; and

        (f)     establish requirements for monitoring and reviewing victims rights.