Prof Luke Moffett, School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast This presentation draws on a body of academic research and expertise to propose a new, dedicated bereavement compensatory scheme with the dual aims of offering a standardised lump-sum payment to bereaved families due to conflict-related violence and acknowledging the families’ loss as a discrete harm requiring redress. The presentation explains what
Dr John Taggart, School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast Relevant to the forthcoming Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill, this presentation addresses many key ideas outlined in the Bill’s consultation, such as pre-trial independent legal representation. It explains how many aspects of the Bill – and indeed victim and witness engagement with the criminal justice system more broadly – depend
Prof Kevin Brown, School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast This presentation is relevant to Assembly discussion regarding the forthcoming Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill and how that Bill could most effectively improve victims’ experiences and protections in Northern Ireland. It draws on a range of academic research and expertise in the area, including: (1) analysis of criminal justice legislation