Council of the European Union 15 March 2001, 2001/220/JHA: Council Framework Decision of 15 March 2001 on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings

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Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA of 15 March 2001 establishes minimum standards for the standing and protection of victims in criminal proceedings across EU Member States, requiring Member States to ensure victims are treated with dignity, have access to information, legal assistance, compensation, and protection from secondary victimisation. Key provisions mandate victim participation in proceedings, communication safeguards, the right to protection of privacy and safety, reimbursement of expenses, promotion of penal mediation, and cooperation between Member States in cross-border cases. Member States were required to implement the Decision in stages, with most provisions applicable by 22 March 2002, Articles 5 and 6 by 22 March 2004, and Article 10 on mediation by 22 March 2006.AI