Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking…
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Art. 18 Protection of victims
Each Party shall take the necessary legislative and other measures to protect the rights and interests of victims of offences established in accordance with this Convention, in particular by: a. ensuring that victims have access to information relevant to their case and which is necessary for the protection of their health and other rights involved; b. assisting victims in their physical, psychological and social recovery; c. providing, in its domestic law, for the right of victims to compensation from the perpetrators.
Art. 19 Standing of victims in criminal proceedings
1 Each Party shall take the necessary legislative and other measures to protect the rights and interests of victims at all stages of criminal investigations and proceedings, in particular by: a. informing them of their rights and the services at their disposal and, upon request, the follow-up given to their complaint, the charges retained, the state of the criminal proceedings, unless in exceptional cases the proper handling of the case may be adversely affected by such notification, and their role therein as well as the outcome of their cases; b. enabling them, in a manner consistent with the procedural rules of domestic law, to be heard, to supply evidence and have their views, needs and concerns presented, directly or through an intermediary, and considered; c. providing them with appropriate support services so that their rights and interests are duly presented and taken into account; d. providing effective measures for their safety, as well as that of their families, from intimida
Art. 20 Protection of witnesses
1 Each Party shall, within its means and in accordance with the conditions provided for by its domestic law, provide effective protection from potential retaliation or intimidation for witnesses in criminal proceedings, who give testimony concerning offences covered by this Convention and, as appropriate, for their relatives and other persons close to them. 2 Paragraph 1 of this article shall also apply to victims insofar as they are witnesses.