In 2006 Victoria enacted the Victims’ Charter Act 2006 (Vic). This review examines whether the Charter is operating to benefit victim survivors of crime. It examines the legislative framework that governs how victim survivors are treated within the justice system, identifies where those laws are working well and where they fall short. The review provides...

The Commissioner’s first systemic inquiry focuses on victim participation in the justice system. As part of this inquiry, the Commissioner has looked at victims’ experiences of participating in the justice system and whether new laws or policies are needed to help victims participate in keeping with what they’re legally entitled to under the Victims’ Charter.