(2014) Kolendowska-Matejczuk, Marta; Wiliński, Paweł; Karlik, Piotr
Strength and quality of a democratic state under the rule of law is best measured by its attitude
to the most vulnerable persons or those in a dramatic situation, such as victims of crime. Fair
proceedings must ensure and respect not only the rights of the suspect and the accused, but
also the rights of the victim, at each stage of the proceedings, including the pre-trial stage. It is
important that the rights of victims are not only guaranteed by the letter of the law, but are
also enforceable in practice.