Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Remarks on the Coming Into Force of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 07/23/15 -- Sue O'Sullivan, Canada's Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, today marked the coming-into-force of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights by commending the government on enacting this historic victim-centred legislation, while noting the importance of ongoing assessment and evaluation once the Bill has been implemented, in order to ensure the legislation is effective in meeting the needs of victims.
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"The coming into force of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights is an important step for victims of crime in Canada. I congratulate the Government of Canada and thank all of the victims and victim advocates who have worked to advance the evolution of victims' rights in Canada."
- Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime.
"Although the Bill takes a critical step forward by acknowledging the importance of including and considering victims, there is still important work to be done to ensure that the rights of victims are both respected and enforced. As the bill is implemented, the government will need to assess whether victims are able to access their new rights, their level of satisfaction with the Bill and whether it is making a difference."
- Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime.
"The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime will continue to work with key participants in the criminal justice system to help ensure that all victims are equally informed, considered, protected and supported."
- Sue O'Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime.
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- Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime:
- The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights Act:
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Bernard Beckhoff, Manager of Communications
613-957-4681
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Datum: 23.07.2015 - 12:30 Uhr
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