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Victims at the heart of the criminal justice system
An effective justice system relies on victims.
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Governments have responsibilities to victims
The government has a responsibility to understand the effect of the criminal justice system on victims, and to do what it can to respond, and to influence others.
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Victims have rights in New Zealand
The Victims Code of Rights sets out how people can expect to be treated when they’re a victim of crime.
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Victims have different needs
Agencies and providers should apply the principles of the Code to each victim taking into account that victim’s particular needs.
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