Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III): Difference between revisions

Amendments have been made to the ''Criminal Code'' to enhance the role of the victim in the criminal trial process. The ''YCJA'' also aims to enhance the victim’s role. This is demonstrated by the references to victims’ rights in the general principles of section 3 and the fact that consideration of the harm done to victims and reparations are relevant in youth sentencing (s 38(3)).

BC is at the forefront when it comes to victim rights’ legislation, particularly in relation to the enactment of the ''Victims of Crime Act'', which helps to ensure victims’ views and concerns will not go unnoticed. In 2015, Parliament enacted the ''Canadian Victims’ Bill of Rights'', which guarantees victims’ rights throughout the criminal justice system across Canada. Refer to '''Chapter 4: Victims''' for more information.