58. Duty of the Authority to share information on the General Programme

share information among the public about the

create awareness among the public on the General

the procedure to be followed in seeking assistance and protection, whenever any offence specified in Part III of this Act is committed in relation to a victim of crime or witness;

the available methods in which any relevant authority may be contacted without delay for the purpose of obtaining assistance and protection for a victim of crime or witness under such General Programme; and

the nature of assistance and protection that may be sought under the General Programme.

The Authority shall formulate a manual containing the General Programme referred to in subsection (1), and shall ensure that such manual is made available to all relevant persons, authorities and institutions entrusted with the duty of providing assistance and protection to victims of crimes and witnesses.

It shall be the duty of every person, authority or institution which has the responsibility of implementing the General Programme to comply with the guidelines issued in relation to such General Programme in providing assistance and protection to victims of crime and witnesses.