- I WAS A VICTIM OF CRIME: CONSEQUENCES AND REACTIONS
- THE RIGHTS OF VICTMS OF CRIME
- RIGHT TO INFORMATION
- RIGHT TO RECEIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE COMPLAINT
- RIGHT TO TRANSLATION
- RIGHT TO VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES
- RIGHT TO BE HEARD
- RIGHTS IN THE EVENT OF A DECISION NOT TO CHARGE THE DEFENDANT
- RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND TO LEGAL PROTECTION
- RIGHT TO COMPENSATION FOR PARTICIPATION AND TO REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
- RIGHT TO THE RETURN OF PROPERTY
- RIGHT TO COMPENSATION
- RIGHT TO PROTECTION
- RIGHT TO SECURITY: PERSONAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
- RIGHT TO PRIVATE LIFE
- RIGHT TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE ACCUSED
- RIGHTS OF VICTIMS WITH SPECIFIC PROTECTION NEEDS
- RIGHTS OF VICTIMS RESIDENT IN ANOTHER EU MEMBER STATE
- CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS
- WHO’S WHO IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
RIGHT TO TRANSLATION
In all case procedures, whether verbal, such as interviews with witnesses, or written, such as letters notifying participants to attend the trial, the language used is Italian.
When a victim doesn’t speak Italian and must participate in any procedure, they are entitled, upon request to the authority responsible for the procedure in question, to an interpreter who speaks both Italian and the language spoken by the victim. For example, if the victim is Russian and does not speak Italian, an interpreter will be appointed to translate into Italian what the victim says, and to translate into Russian or another language which the victim understands what is said or asked in Italian.
If a victim is participating in the proceedings as a civil party they are also entitled to receive translations in a language they understand of all the information in the case that is essential to the exercise of their rights, such as the judgment.
If a victim is deaf or hard of hearing, a sign language interpreter will be appointed. If the victim is dumb, the questions are asked orally, and the victim responds in writing.
The role of the interpreter in all these situations is very important to ensure that victims understand what is conveyed to them and enable them to participate actively in the criminal proceedings.
The appointment of an interpreter does not involve any cost for the participants.