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Document 32012L0029
Better protection for victims in criminal proceedings
Better protection for victims in criminal proceedings
SUMMARY OF:
Directive 2012/29/EU – minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime
SUMMARY
WHAT DOES THE DIRECTIVE DO?
KEY POINTS
The directive establishes the following rights.
FROM WHEN DOES THE DIRECTIVE APPLY?
It entered into force on 15 November 2012. EU countries had to incorporate it into national law by 16 November 2015.
BACKGROUND
The directive replaces Council Framework Decision on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings (2001/220/JHA).
ACT
Directive 2012/29/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, pp. 57–73)
last update 15.02.2016