- I WAS A VICTIM OF CRIME: CONSEQUENCES AND REACTIONS
- THE RIGHTS OF VICTMS OF CRIME
- RIGHT TO INFORMATION
- RIGHT TO RECEIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE COMPLAINT
- RIGHT TO TRANSLATION
- RIGHT TO VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES
- RIGHT TO BE HEARD
- RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF A DECISION NOT TO CHARGE THE DEFENDANT
- RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND TO LEGAL PROTECTION
- RIGHT TO COMPENSATION FOR PARTICIPATION AND TO REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
- RIGHT TO THE RETURN OF PROPERTY
- RIGHT TO COMPENSATION
- RIGHT TO PROTECTION
- RIGHT TO SECURITY: PERSONAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
- RIGHT TO PRIVATE LIFE
- RIGHT TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE ACCUSED
- RIGHTS OF VICTIMS WITH SPECIFIC PROTECTION NEEDS
- RIGHTS OF VICTIMS RESIDENT IN ANOTHER EU MEMBER STATE
- CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS
- WHO’S WHO IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
The Italian Law Enforcement Agencies have two functions: the prevention of criminal offences and the prosecution of crimes. If a crime is committed the Police (called Polizia Giudiziaria) investigate the facts. The Police are bound to be objective and neutral in carrying out their investigations and have to look for both incriminating as well as exculpating evidence. The Police has to inform the defendant about his rights in the proceedings.
Furthermore the Police is obligated to inform you about your rights as a victim.