Freedom, security and justice: standing of victims in criminal procedures. Framework Decision. Initiative Portugal

The Council examined a draft framework on the protection of the victims of crime. During this examination Ministers noted that two substantive reservations remain, one relating to the conditions governing the grant of compensation in criminal proceedings, the other to constitutional issues which this proposal poses for certain delegations. The Presidency asked the Permanent Representatives Committee to continue discussions on the draft framework decision with a view to reaching a political agreement as soon as possible.�