Compensation within a or related to criminal proceedings

Please be aware that none of the compensatory mechanism or general tort liability proceedings is applicable if the violation and damage are caused by other bodies involved in criminal proceedings than the prison administration (police, prosecutors, courts etc.). There are other specific proceedings if you complain and claim compensation for violation of the right to liberty or the right to reasonable length of the trial.

Read more about reasonable length of the trial.

If you are recognized as a victim in criminal proceedings, you can ask for compensation during the criminal proceedings. Read more about compensation for victims of crime.

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Last updated 19/07/2023