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76. What is the role of the Office of Public Counsel for Victims?
The Office of Public Counsel for Victims (OPCV) provides legal support and
assistance to victims and their legal representatives at
all stages of the proceedings,
thus ensuring their effective participation and the protection of their rights.
The OPCV falls within the remit of the Registry solely for administrative purposes,
but operates as a wholly independent office.
77. Does the Court protect victims participating in proceedings?
The Victims and Witnesses Section within the Registry
may advise the Court on
appropriate protective measures and security arrangements for victims who appear
before the Court and others who are at risk on account of testimony given by
witnesses. The Section implements the necessary protective
and security measures
and arrangements for the above-mentioned persons.
In the course of their field work, all of the Court’s
organs must adhere to good
practices in order to ensure their security and that of individuals who interact
with them.
Protective measures may, for example, include
anonymity for victims
participating in proceedings, the use of pseudonyms, the
redaction of documents or
the prohibition of disclosure thereof and the use of audiovisual techniques which
can disguise the identity of persons appearing before the Court.
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