2016 — Victim support in St. Maarten: follow-up inspection.
St. MaartenMay 2016Report
Filed under: Victim care
This follow-up report evaluates the implementation of recommendations from a 2012 inspection on victim support in St. Maarten. The report finds that most of the recommendations have not been followed, leading to significant concerns about the treatment and support of victims within the judicial system. Key issues include inadequate information provision, lack of structured victim support, and insufficient follow-up on previous commitments. The report stresses the importance of prioritizing victim support, establishing a Victim Support Bureau, and ensuring proper coordination among justice agencies to improve victim care.