Know your rights

Rights for victims of violent crime

You have rights if you have suffered harm because of a violent crime, including domestic and family violence.

You have rights if a member of your immediate family has been killed as a result of violent crime.

You have rights if you were hurt while helping someone else who was being harmed because of a violent crime.

These rights are outlined in the Queensland Charter of Victims' Rights.

All government and government-funded agencies that work with victims must uphold these rights.

Charter of Victims’ Rights

The Charter of Victims’ Rights outlines:

• the appropriate treatment of victims, such as the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and the right to privacy
• the right to be given information about services that can help victims recover
• rights in the criminal justice system
• the right to be kept informed of the progress of a police investigation and any prosecution
• rights when attending court as a witness
• the right to make a victim impact statement for the court to consider during sentencing of an offender if they are found guilty
• rights when an offender is imprisoned
• the right to make a complaint if these rights are not upheld.

You can:

• read the full Charter of Victims’ Rights
• download the easy-read English Charter of Victims’ Rights
• download a printable copy of the Charter of Victims’ Rights.