Minister of Justice Participates in Charlottetown Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
(firmenpresse) - CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND -- (Marketwired) -- 08/22/13 -- The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in Charlottetown to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
"Crime has an enormous impact on victims, their friends, families, and the community as a whole," said Minister MacKay. "Our Government wants to protect the rights of victims of crime as much as possible-in Charlottetown and across Canada-to strengthen their voice in the criminal justice process and give them a federal Victims Bill of Rights."
This consultation follows the Government's commitment in February to entrench the rights of victims of crime by bringing forward legislation to develop a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights. Views expressed by those at the Charlottetown consultation will add to information received through other consultations across the country and to the online public consultation being hosted on the Department of Justice website until September 3, 2013, at: . These consultations will ultimately contribute to enhancing victims' rights in Canada.
The development of a federal Victims Bill of Rights builds on the Government's record of achievements in giving victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice and corrections systems. These achievements include:
The Victims Bill of Rights consultations are part of the Government's Plan for Safe Streets and Communities, which is one of four priorities identified by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. This plan focuses on tackling crime, enhancing victims' rights, and ensuring a fair and efficient justice system.
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Office of the Minister of Justice
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Datum: 22.08.2013 - 14:12 Uhr
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