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Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act 2015 · As enacted · Part II · Rights and Entitlements of Victims of Crime and Witnesses

7. Duty of public and judicial officers to respect etc. rights and entitlements

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 the members of the armed forces and police officers and every judicial officer, to recognize, protect and promote rights and entitlements referred to in sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this Act.

Part III

Offences Against Victims of Crime and Witnesses

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Part IV

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

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Part V

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Part VI

Entitlement of a Victim of Crime or Witness to Obtain Protection

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Part VII

Compensation

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Part VIII

Testimony Through Audio-Visual Linkage

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Part IX

General

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