Victims of crime in the adult criminal justice system: a stocktake of the literature [pdf, 1.1 MB]
...including those laws proscribing criminal abuse of power. This definition applies regardless of whether there has been a criminal conviction, and extends also to secondary victims. It encompasses victims of international crimes such as war, and broader human rights violations. 1.2.1 New Zealand’s definition The New Zealand Victims’ Rights Act 2002 uses a similar definition to the United Nations encompassing both primary and secondary victims. Those defined as victims include: ...