Einde inhoudsopgave
Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings
Article 28 Protection of victims, witnesses and collaborators with the judicial authorities
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 01-02-2008
- Redactionele toelichting
Gecorrigeerd via een rectificatie (Trb. 2015, 42).
- Bronpublicatie:
16-05-2005, Trb. 2006, 99 (uitgifte: 12-05-2006, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
01-02-2008
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
25-05-2010, Trb. 2010, 160 (uitgifte: 25-05-2010, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Verdragenrecht
Materieel strafrecht / Algemeen
1.
Each Party shall adopt such legislative or other measures as may be necessary to provide effective and appropriate protection from potential retaliation or intimidation in particular during and after investigation and prosecution of perpetrators, for:
- a)
Victims;
- b)
As appropriate, those who report the criminal offences established in accordance with Article 18 of this Convention or otherwise co-operate with the investigating or prosecuting authorities;
- c)
witnesses who give testimony concerning criminal offences established in accordance with Article 18 of this Convention;
- d)
when necessary, members of the family of persons referred to in subparagraphs a and c.
2.
Each Party shall adopt such legislative or other measures as may be necessary to ensure and to offer various kinds of protection. This may include physical protection, relocation, identity change and assistance in obtaining jobs.
3.
A child victim shall be afforded special protection measures taking into account the best interests of the child.
4.
Each Party shall adopt such legislative or other measures as may be necessary to provide, when necessary, appropriate protection from potential retaliation or intimidation in particular during and after investigation and prosecution of perpetrators, for members of groups, foundations, associations or non-governmental organisations which carry out the activities set out in Article 27, paragraph 3.
5.
Each Party shall consider entering into agreements or arrangements with other States for the implementation of this article.