Question

Which one among the following is NOT a principle of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power under the United Nations Declaration (1985):

• A. Access to Justice and fair treatment
• B. Rejuvenation
• C. Compensation
• D. Assistance

Hint:

The four major principles are Access to Justice, Restitution, Compensation, and Assistance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:

• The UN Declaration of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime and Abuse of Power (1985) is the Magna Carta for victims.
• It established the four pillars of victim justice that member states are encouraged to implement.

Step 1: Identify the four pillars of the Declaration
The 1985 Declaration lists exactly four major areas of rights for victims:
• Access to Justice and Fair Treatment
• Restitution (by the offender)
• Compensation (by the state)
• Assistance (medical, psychological, social)

Step 2: Verify the options against the pillars
(A) Access to Justice is explicitly mentioned as the first principle. (C) Compensation is explicitly mentioned for cases where the offender cannot pay. (D) Assistance is explicitly mentioned to help victims recover.

Step 3: Spot the incorrect term
(B) Rejuvenation: While victims certainly need to "recover," the term "Rejuvenation" is not used as a technical principle in the UN Declaration. The actual missing pillar from the options is "Restitution."

Step 4: Conclusion
Since Rejuvenation is not one of the four principles, it is the correct choice for a "NOT" question.