Reflections on the Victims Bill of Rights
The rights of the victim have been a hot topic of discussion in criminal law, but rarely are victims afforded participation or protection in a beneficial way within the criminal justice system. Sure, there have been numerous legislative enactments in an attempt to ensure that victims have rights within the system, but it is difficult to say whether these enactments are being utilized to their full potential. In 2015 the Victims Bill of Rights (VBR) was enacted.
