Crime victim rights in Canada

The headline reads,

Long-awaited victims’ rights for military coming into effect in June, says Lee Berthiaume in The Canadian Press, Wed., March 30, 2022.

At first glance there is a likely similarity with U.S. practice. See UCMJ art. 6b, 10 U.S.C. § 806b.

The new rights include providing access to information about their case as well as specially designated liaison officers who will help victims navigate the military justice system, and access to a complaint mechanism if they feel their rights have been violated.

Acting judge advocate general Col. Robin Holman said numerous regulations needed to be changed to reflect the rights named in the declaration, while consultations were held with victims’ groups to capture their perspectives.