26/08/2011 (Agence Europe) - UK confirms participation in victims' rights proposals. Following on from Ireland, the United Kingdom confirmed on Thursday 25 August that it would participate in the Commission proposals on victims' rights published on 18 May. Both countries had already indicated in June that they intended to do so, but official confirmation has been given over the last few days, much to the joy of Commissioner Viviane Reding. The 18 May proposals contain a draft directive on...