LAWS 3904 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ansi C, Process Control, Distributive Justice
21 Apr 2016
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In 1970"s victims emerged in the criminal justice system. Still based on 2 parties the state vs. 1980"s saw emergence of new set of tools for victims. United nations declaration of basic principles of justice for victims of. Crime and abuse of power (1985) contains a list of recommendations for member states aimed at improving access to justice and the fair treatment of victims. The declaration is a non-binding document bill of rights more often than not unenforceable rights that are left to the discretion of the. 1995 un took an evaluation of the declaration worst responses from members. Council of europe victim recommendations (1985) found that not 1 of the 22 countries included in the study had implemented the recommendations. Victims movement less successful in introducing procedural rights for the victims victims have made the biggest dent is in the sentencing of offenders.
