9 Victims Rights legislation apply to all victims but Recognise special needs for vulnerable victims - by the individual assessment (personal characteristics, type/nature and circumstances of the crime) Provides for range of special measures to protect such victims during investigations and court proceedings Children always presumed to be vulnerable but particular attention to victims of gender based violence & violence in closed partnership Directive is just one step – practical measures to ensure implementation in 2015 and further action required (Budapest Roadmap)
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