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Navigating your way through the criminal justice system (2025)

This guide explains the victim’s involvement throughout the various stages of the legal process, from calling the police to the enforcement of the sentence.

You will find:

  • Basic information on the different courts.
  • Explanations on each step of the judicial process.
  • Concrete information on how to prepare a testimony before the court.
  • Information on possible recourses and how to make a complaint or contest a decision.

The guide includes more than 250 answers to questions most frequently asked by victims and more than 100 practical tips and information boxes.

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To obtain a copy in PDF format, click here »