Page 825 - Week 03 - Wednesday, 13 March 1991

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Question put:

That the motion (Mr Berry's) be agreed to.

The Assembly voted -

AYES, 4  NOES, 11

Mr Berry Mr Collaery
Mr Connolly Mr Duby
Ms Follett Mr Humphries
Mrs Grassby Mr Jensen
 Mr Kaine
 Dr Kinloch
 Ms Maher
 Mr Moore
 Mrs Nolan
 Mr Prowse
 Mr Stefaniak

Question so resolved in the negative.

UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS

MR CONNOLLY (11.35): Mr Speaker, I move:

That the Assembly endorse as a basis for future action the United Nations Declaration of Victims' Rights which provides:

The victim of crime shall have the right to:

(1) be dealt with at all times in a sympathetic, constructive and reassuring manner and with due regard to the victim's personal situation, rights and dignity;

(2) be informed about the progress of investigations being conducted by police (except where such disclosure might jeopardise the investigations);

(3) be advised of the charges laid against the accused and of any modifications to the charges in question;

(4) have a comprehensive statement taken at the time of the initial investigation which shall include information regarding the harm done and losses incurred in consequence of the commission of the offence. The information in this statement shall be updated before the accused is sentenced;

(5) be advised of justifications for accepting a plea of guilty to a lesser charge or for accepting a guilty plea in return for recommended leniency in sentencing;

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