Protecting Victims’ Rights Through the European Supervision Order?

Abstract

[Abstract]: This Insight analyses the aim of victim protection in the Framework Decision 2009/829/JHA and its limited usefulness, despite being regarded as one of the main objectives of the recognition and enforcement of judicial decisions on supervision measures. After explaining the apparent aims of the Framework Decision, the Insight addresses the victims’ rights in the pre-trial stage according to Directive 2012/29/EU on victims’ rights and Directive 2011/99/EU on the European Protection Order, whose aim is to ensure that victims of crime receive appropriate in-formation, support, and protection. Particular attention is dedicated to the victims’ right to infor-mation, which is also instrumental for their right to protection. The analysis shows that victims’ rights do not play a role in the assessment of whether or not to forward the certificate or maintain the supervision measures adopted.