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A decision of the Council of the European Union on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings, including articles covering: respect and recognition; hearings, and provision of evidence; right to receive information; communication safeguards; specific assistance to the victim; victims' expenses with respect to criminal proceedings; right to protection; right to compensation in the course of criminal proceedings; penal mediation; victims resident in another Member State; cooperation between Member States; specialist services and victim support organisations; training for personnel; and practical conditions regarding the position of victims in proceedings, etc.
Link: europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2001/l_082/l_08220010322en00010004.pdf
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