- VICTIM SUPPORT
- THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF CRIME
- Victims right to understand and to be understood
- Right to receive information from the very first contact with the competent authority
- Victims’ rights when making a complaint
- Victims’ right to receive information about their case
- The right to translation
- The right to access victim support services
- Support from victim support services
- Right to safeguards in terms of restorative justice services
- Victims’ rights who reside in another EU member state
- Right to avoid contact between victim and offender
- Victim protection during the criminal investigation
- Protection of private life
- Individual assessment of victims- Special protection
- Right to protection of victims with special needs during criminal proceedings
- Rights of the witness of crime
- CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS
- WHO IS WHO IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
- I WAS A VICTIM OF CRIME: COMMON REACTIONS
ANYONE CAN BE A VICTIM OF CRIME
*Falling victim to a crime is most certainly an unpleasant and at times highly upsetting experience for anybody. The consequences of victimization can be physical, psychological, economic and social; depending on the type of crime. Involvement in criminal proceedings can also lead to stress, anxiety and doubts.
If you have suffered any form of victimization or know someone who has been victim of crime, this website may offer you help and assistance.
Here you can find information on your rights, on how criminal proceedings work and where to find help and support in Greece. We use simple and understandable language to describe complex procedures, with the sole aim of providing comprehensive information on the rights and protection of victims of crime.
Disclaimer:
Some of the information on this website has been intentionally simplified, so that it can be easily understood by the general public. This simplification does not affect the thoroughness and accuracy of the content. Owing to legislative changes and developments, different court practices and the fact that every case is different, it is advised that the information available on this website be complemented by the legal advice that is indispensable for each particular case. The content for this website was compiled by the European Public Law Organisation (EPLO) as part of the INFOVICTIMS project and co-financed by the Justice Program (2014-2020) of the European Commission – Directorate-General for Justice. The content reflects EPLO’s point of view and the European Commission cannot be held liable for any use of the information available on this website.
We hope that you will find this information useful.