United Nations Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/27/15 -- Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Sue O'Sullivan, marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims.
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"The adoption of the Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims by the United Nations in 1985 was a vital step in the development of guiding principles for fair treatment of victims in the criminal justice process," said Ms. O'Sullivan. "It is essential that these principles are reflected in Canadian policy and law."
"The spirit of the Canadian Statement of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime continues to guide Canadian lawmakers today. We have seen some progress in 2015 with the passage of the first-ever stand-alone victims' rights legislation, the Victims Bill of Rights Act. But there is still work to be done," Ms. O'Sullivan added. "We will all continue to assist in amplifying the voices of victims' groups who work tirelessly to ensure that victims are informed, considered, protected and supported in their quest for justice."
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Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime:
To read the full text of the Declaration, visit:
For a history of how the declaration came to be, visit:
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Christina McDonald, Communications Manager
613-957-4681
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Datum: 27.11.2015 - 11:00 Uhr
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