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Victims of Crime Act 1994
3AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
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3A Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act.
Note 1 Criminal Code
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this Act (see
Code, pt 2.1).
The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility
(including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used
for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention,
recklessness and strict liability).
Note 2 Penalty units
The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties
that are expressed in penalty units.
Preliminary Part 1
3AA Objects of Act
The objects of this Act are to—
(a) acknowledge the central role of victims in the criminal justice
process; and
(b) contribute to upholding the safety, privacy and dignity of people
adversely affected by crime and other harmful behaviour; and
(c) help victims deal with the effects of criminal offences and other
harmful behaviour; and
(d) acknowledge, promote and uphold the rights and interests of
victims in the administration of justice; and
(e) recognise and establish appropriate ways for agencies involved
in the administration of justice to engage with victims in order
to minimise adverse outcomes and prevent trauma for victims;
and
(f) establish requirements for monitoring and reviewing victims
rights.