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Part II · Rights and Entitlements of Victims of Crime and Witnesses

11. Duty of public officers to respect the rights and entitlements of victims of crime and witnesses

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

It shall be the duty of every public officer including every judicial officer and every member of the armed forces and the police force to recognize, protect and promote the rights and entitlements of victims of crime and witnesses set out in this Part of this Act.

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Part III

Offences Against Victims of Crime and Witnesses

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Part IV

Entitlement of a Victim of Crime or Witnesses to Seek Protection

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Part V

Establishment of the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses

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Part VI

Appointment of the Director-General and Staff of the Authority

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Part VII

Victims of Crime and Witnesses Assistance and Protection Division

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Part VIII

The Assistance and Protection Programme for Victims of Crime and Witnesses

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Part IX

Compensation and Interim Awards

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Part X

Testimony Through Contemporaneous Audio-Visual Linkage

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Part XI

Finance

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Part XII

General

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Schedules