On Tuesday 11 July, the European Commission unveiled its proposal to revise the directive on victims’ rights. The aim is to fill the gaps in the text and adopt measures “effectively addressing the evolving needs of our society, developments in technology and in justice”.
The amendments concern the five categories of rights conferred on victims, namely: the right to information, support, protection, access to justice and reparation.
Filling the gaps
On the information front, the...