NOTICIA - 12-06-2024

The victim of terrorism before the Administration and the criminal process: Identification of possible causes of revictimisation and tools to address them

After the terrorist attack, the victim must face a series of procedures before the Administration and Justice which, on occasions, can lead to a process of re-victimisation with very negative consequences for the victim. This webinar analyses these causes, as identifying them is essential to prepare the victim and adopt the necessary measures to avoid re-victimisation. 
Antonio Guerrero, as a lawyer specialising in victims of terrorism, spoke on ‘Victims of terrorism in relation to the Administration after the terrorist attack’, clarifying numerous doubts that often arise in relation to state and regional laws on victims. In addition, Carmen Ladrón de Guevara, lawyer and Doctor of Law, addressed ‘Victims of terrorism in criminal proceedings’, explaining the guides that have been drawn up on the subject. Miguel Garré, a Spanish-French lawyer, dealt with the subject of ‘Victims of terrorism in the judicial process: the cases of Bataclan and Nice’. Finally, a Belgian family who were victims of terrorism after the attack on Las Ramblas in Barcelona spoke about their experience and the advice they received throughout the legal process. Diana Úbeda, member of the EUCVT project, moderated this webinar. 

At the end of the webinar, these were the conclusions:

- Inadequate legal assistance to victims of terrorism generates added pain for the victims. 
- To close the mourning and heal the wounds for victims of terrorism, it is essential that justice is done. 
- Need to reform the legal system for the protection of victims of terrorism at the European level, paying special attention to the case of foreign victims who suffer the attack in a third country.

- The need for victims of terrorism to have clear information on who they could contact in the third country where they have suffered the attack.