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victims' rights, rights of victims to have a role in the prosecution of the perpetrators of crimes against them. Nearly all U.S. states have enacted some victims' rights legislation. Such laws typically ensure that victims receive respectful and compassionate treatment, that they are informed at critical stages of the criminal prosecution, and that their courtroom attendance and comments are invited when appropriate. Some critics have voiced the fear that such laws influence the outcome of trials by assuming the accused is guilty. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Following that decision, Arabian became one of the pre-eminent rape-law reformers in the country, introducing legislation to protect victims' rights. Victims' rights organizations have sprung up all over the country, loudly complaining that the courts protect the rights of the accused and even the convicted at the cost of those of victims and the families of victims. Driving the increase has been increasing support by plaintiff and defense attorneys, judges and victims' rights advocates, said Terry Taylor, president of NSSTA and of Plaintiff Structures, an Austin, Texas-based firm. |
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