Minister of Justice Participates in Moncton Consultation to Discuss Victims Bill of Rights
(firmenpresse) - MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwired) -- 08/07/13 -- The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today met with victims of crime and justice advocates in New Brunswick to discuss key priorities for the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.
"In an effort to restore confidence in the criminal justice system, our Government wants to ensure that victims are afforded a strong voice in the system," said Minister MacKay. "Victims deserve a more meaningful role and it's a priority to see that happen."
This consultation follows the Government's commitment in February to entrench the rights of victims of crime by bringing forward legislation to implement a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights into a single law at the federal level. Views expressed by those at the consultation will add to information received through other cross-country consultations and through the online public consultation being hosted on the Department of Justice website. The online consultation is available until September 3, 2013 at: . These consultations will ultimately contribute to enhancing victims' rights in Canada.
The development of a Victims Bill of Rights builds on the Government's record of achievements in giving victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice and corrections systems. These achievements include:
The Victims Bill of Rights consultations are part of the Government's Plan for Safe Streets and Communities, which is one of four priorities identified by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. This Plan focuses on tackling crime, enhancing victims' rights, and ensuring a fair and efficient justice system.
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Datum: 07.08.2013 - 05:45 Uhr
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