Victims at the heart of the criminal justice system
An effective justice system relies on victims.
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.
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.
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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