Brussels: Europe and Arabs

From September 1, victims will be automatically notified when the offender is released If the victims so desire, the judiciary will automatically send a letter to them when the convicted person is given leave from prison or allowed to leave prison permanently. Especially in the case of serious crimes And the media in Brussels quoted Federal Minister of Justice Vincent van Quekenborn as saying. "From now on, victims will be systematically informed of their rights during the execution of the sentence." This mechanism will start on Thursday, September 1st. After the judge issues a prison sentence, the civil parties will always receive a letter explaining their rights. and how they want to exercise those rights. Especially for victims and their relatives in serious crimes, whether intentional or unintentional, and caused the death of a victim, such as crimes of poisoning, torture and rape. The judicial assistants will contact victims who have been affected by those crimes to provide the required support and assistance. Government figures commented on this by saying, “This is another important step in a neglected core mission of justice: where the victim will be put first. A humane approach, respect for trauma, guidance in legal proceedings and receiving updated information about the offender’s sentence are the basis for recovery after crime.” . It's not a service, it's a right. That's why we've invested so heavily in strengthening our victim support services. The number of justice assistants has increased by 40 percent since 2020