Department of Justice - The Victims of Crime Charter

"All members of the community who come into contact with the criminal justice system, but particularly victims of crime, are entitled to know what their obligations are in helping the law enforcement agencies and, in return, what standard of service they can expect to receive from those involved in the criminal justice system."

Topics include:

who is a victim?
the duty to help maintain law and order
the victim's right to be treated with courtesy and respect
the victim's right to have a proper response to complaints of crime
the victim's right to information - reporting the crime
the victim's right to information - investigation and prosecution
the victim's right to proper facilities at court
the victim's right to be heard
the victim's right to seek protection
the victim's right to privacy and confidentiality
the victim's right to prompt return of property
the victim's right to support and aftercare
the victim's right to seek compensation.