The Human Rights of Victims Human Rights Standards All victims of crime, abuse of power or human rights violations shall be treated with compassion and respect Victims shall have access to mechanisms of justice and prompt redress Redress procedures shall be expeditious, fair, inexpensive and accessible Victims shall be informed of their rights in seeking redress and protection Victims shall be informed of their role in formal proceedings, the scope, timing and progress of proceedings, and the disposition of their cases Victims shall be allowed to present their views and feelings on all matters where their personal interests are affected Victims shall receive all necessary legal, material, medical, psychological and social assistance, and shall be informed of their availability Inconvenience to victims shall be minimized in the handling of their cases The privacy and safety of victims shall be protected Unnecessary delay in the handling of victims’ cases shall be avoided 52