Although Secondary Victimisation affects a victim in a severely psychological level, sometimes understanding why the criminal justice system might put regulations on a victims’ statement or powers might help. The Government is the person/group technically suing the offender, not the victim, is by technically the victim would have no say on any deals made by the prosecution. The rights of Offender; legal Counsel, to be included and informed of all actions; right to a fair trial; ‘Innocence until proven guilty,’ previous criminal history is excluded, rights of appeal and other rights afforded to them by the government in several countries, however there are countries that have tightened regulations on rights of the offender. In the Criminal justice
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This Declaration was founded on the idea that’s victims should receive adequate recognition and access to justice, and prompt redress for the harm that they suffered. Though this declaration/document is non-binding, so governments do not have to ahear to it. (United Nations, 2015) Although there is a national charter on victims’ rights, there is no Federal charter/declaration on victims’ rights. There are also victims’ rights legislation in all states and terrorises in Australia, America and other Countries that endorse victims’ rights. However there can be found several victim rights adversary groups and specialized firms that deal with victims in the criminal justice system. Some of the basic guidelines that many government legislation have in relation to victims’ rights as found in multiple reference points, include the minimal requirement of that; victims should be treated with compassion and respect dignity, irrespective of characteristics; have access justice and being allowed to present their views at stages of proceedings; be informed of the progress of the investigation and proceedings; and be afforded measures to protect their privacy and ensure their safety. (O 'Connell, n.d.) Victims have the right to complain if their rights are not honoured. In New Souths Wales, South Australian and Victoria public administrators/officials are compelled by law to give victims information about making a complaint to the government about a breach of their rights. With a few expectations in common law countries like Australia, victims commonly have no legally enforceable right to participant in criminal proceedings, which is the major cause of secondary victimisation (O 'Connell,
This Declaration was founded on the idea that’s victims should receive adequate recognition and access to justice, and prompt redress for the harm that they suffered. Though this declaration/document is non-binding, so governments do not have to ahear to it. (United Nations, 2015) Although there is a national charter on victims’ rights, there is no Federal charter/declaration on victims’ rights. There are also victims’ rights legislation in all states and terrorises in Australia, America and other Countries that endorse victims’ rights. However there can be found several victim rights adversary groups and specialized firms that deal with victims in the criminal justice system. Some of the basic guidelines that many government legislation have in relation to victims’ rights as found in multiple reference points, include the minimal requirement of that; victims should be treated with compassion and respect dignity, irrespective of characteristics; have access justice and being allowed to present their views at stages of proceedings; be informed of the progress of the investigation and proceedings; and be afforded measures to protect their privacy and ensure their safety. (O 'Connell, n.d.) Victims have the right to complain if their rights are not honoured. In New Souths Wales, South Australian and Victoria public administrators/officials are compelled by law to give victims information about making a complaint to the government about a breach of their rights. With a few expectations in common law countries like Australia, victims commonly have no legally enforceable right to participant in criminal proceedings, which is the major cause of secondary victimisation (O 'Connell,