The legal status of the injured party and victim of crime

Jovanović, Slađana (2015) The legal status of the injured party and victim of crime. In: Dani Arčibalda Rajsa : međunarodni naučni skup, Beograd, 3-4. mart 2015., Tematski zbornik radova međunarodnog značaja. T. 2 = Archibald Reiss Days : International Scientific Conference, Belgrade, 3-4 March 2015, Thematic Conference Proceedings of Interna. Kriminalističko-policijska akademija, Beograd, pp. 267-273. ISBN 978-86-7020-320-4

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Abstract

The author presents the most important characteristics of the legal status of the injured party and victim of crime (pointing out the differences between these two notions) in the criminal proceedings in light of “new” Serbian criminal procedure rules. The emphasis is on the recommendations and requirements of international organizations and compliance of national (criminal procedure) legislation with them, especially given the recent directives of the European Union. The author points out the existing gaps in national legislation and in practice, and provides suggestions for overcoming them. The rights with respect to information, assistance and protection, participation in criminal proceedings and compensation for damage are in focus. The author concludes that the latest amendments to the criminal procedure legislation have not significantly improved the position of the victim, as officials claimed, and that victims of crime do not enjoy the necessary protection. The protection of victims of crime is more declarative in nature, while in practice, the greatest burden of protecting and fighting for the rights of these persons is on non-governmental organizations.

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