ISSN: 2573-1734
Authors: Michal Malacka*
The harmonization in the European Union is connected to the definition, legal regulation and harmonization instruments important for the position of victims of crime. Legal, social and other important aspects are described below trying to summarize long time activities and developments at this field. Connected to the European Union legal aspects and national legal systems an important level of victims of crime protecting systems has been established. Especially the national legal regulation and acts dealing with criminal procedures are harmonized well. The concept of witness protection has to be elaborated not only depending on legal regulation, but also reflecting the social dimensions, gender background, vulnerable victim’s position and other important aspects starting with the European Union directive of the victim protection and also dealing with the national legal regulations and the possible future development on this field.
Keywords: Definition; Victims; Crime; Legal; Political; European Union; Legal Source; Fair Treatment; Victimization; International Documents; UN Guide; Vulnerable; Istanbul Convention; Compensation; Minimum Standards; Directive; Mechanisms
