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Minister of Justice of Austria (2006). Victims: Place, Rights and Assistance. Report presented by the Ministry of Justice of Austria. 27th Conference of European Ministers of Justice. 12-13 October 2006.

In this article, the Austrian Minister of Justice presents several points to ensure a more victim-oriented criminal policy. The article stresses the importance of Restorative Justice and Restorative Justice principles when developing methods and guidelines in the criminal justice system.

Link: http://www.coe.int/t/dg1/legalcooperation/minjust/mju27/MJU-27(2006)7E-Austria.pdf

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