YOUR RIGHTS AS A VICTIM OF CRIME

In order to define what services victims are entitled in terms of seven rights listed in the Victims Charter, a Minimum Service Standard for Victims of Crime, 2004 was also developed. The Service Standards sets out responsibilities that each government department should provide when victims present themselves at public institutions (courts, police stations and hospitals etc.).

  1. The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for dignity and privacy.
  2. The right to offer information.
  3. The right to receive information.
  4. The right to protection.
  5. The right to assistance.
  6. The right to compensation.
  7. The right to restitution.

CONVENTIONS & DECLARATIONS

posters & brochures 2007

Victims Service Charter Poster 2007 Victim Rights Poster 2007

 

 

 

 

Victim Rights Brochure 2007