2. Objects of the Act

The objects of this Act shall be to-

set out, uphold and enforce the rights and entitlements of victims of crime and witnesses and to provide for a mechanism to promote, protect, enforce and exercise such rights and entitlements ;

provide assistance and protection to victims of crime and witnesses ;

enable victims of crime to obtain compensation from persons convicted of having committed offences against them ;

provide for obtaining redress by victims of crime, including restitution, compensation, reparation and rehabilitation of such victims ;

set out duties and responsibilities of the State, judicial officers and public officers towards the promotion and protection of the rights and entitlements of victims of crime and witnesses ;

stipulate offences that may be committed against victims of crime and witnesses and the penal sanctions that may be imposed on persons who commit such offences ; and

provide for the adoption and implementation of best practices relating to the protection of victims of crime and witnesses.