Victims get unlimited right to speak in court – nrc.nl

Victims get unlimited right to speak in court – nrc.nl

Exterior of the court in Arnhem Photo ANP / Piroschka of Kite

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Victims of serious crimes should soon soon allowed in the courtroom say what they want. This is contained in a bill that Secretary of Security and Justice Fred Teeven (VVD) in the Lower House has submitted. Victims should not be able to express what they see as an appropriate punishment for the defendant.

Until now only allowed victims to tell what has been the personal impact of the crime. But in practice, it is so

that judges often allow more than that. Say victims The Ministry of Security and Justice wants to now the law is about to speak at adjusting, and thus give victims unlimited freedom.

If the bill is passed, the direction of the lawsuit to lie in court. An evidence-based and incriminating statement of a victim can be questioned by the accused. The victim in that case as a witness sworn. About that ultimately decides the judge. Just like that the Prosecution remains responsible persecution

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