Victims' Rights Movement
/ˈvɪktɪmz raɪts ˈmuːvmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A social and legal advocacy movement aimed at securing and expanding legal rights and protections for victims of crime.
The Victims' Rights Movement led to significant legislative reforms enhancing victim participation in the criminal justice process.
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- victims' rights movement
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Commentary
The term primarily refers to a socio-legal movement, not a codified legal doctrine; when drafting, clarify whether referencing the movement or specific statutory provisions inspired by it.
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