New Law on Protection of Victims of Crimes Marks 3rd Anniversary, Helping Paralyzed Serviceman Rebuild Life and Confidence

(CNA Taipei, July 1, 2024) -- Three years after the new law on the protection of victims of crimes took effect, the Association for Victims of Crimes held a press conference today. The mother of a severely injured victim, Xie Zhixian, tearfully shared how her son suffered brain damage and paralysis due to a car accident, ending his military career. With the support of the Association for Victims of Crimes and dedicated rehabilitation efforts, he has rebuilt his confidence in life.

The amended Law on the Protection of Victims of Crimes was implemented on July 1, 2024. It aims to balance victim compensation with protection services, redefine the victim compensation system, and improve inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms. The protection services chapter, in particular, strengthens assistance and financial subsidies for severely injured victims.

Furthermore, the chapter on protection orders for victims of crimes pioneers domestic criminal legal systems by actively addressing emerging digital sexual violence issues. The victim compensation system has also seen a significant increase in compensation amounts.

The Association for Victims of Crimes and the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office held a press conference today to mark the third anniversary of the new law. Minister of Justice Zheng Ming-chien delivered a speech and invited severely injured victims and their family members to share their journeys through trauma and hope.

Zheng Ming-chien stated that in the three years since the new law took effect, it has represented not just an update to legal statutes but a significant shift in the spirit of judicial protection. While laws can establish boundaries of protection, it is the empathy and companionship between people that truly make victims of crimes and their families feel supported – a task that no advanced AI can replace.

The mother of severely injured victim Xie Zhengxian said her son was originally a marine in the Navy. A severe car accident caused serious brain damage and multiple traumas. After prolonged hospitalization, rehabilitation, and surgeries, his planned life was altered, and he could no longer continue his military career.

She tearfully recounted her greatest worry after her son's accident: his future. She admitted that she once doubted any organization would proactively offer help. She said the Association for Victims of Crimes has accompanied them throughout, providing legal assistance, medical care, psychological support, and family care services, enabling the family to move forward on their long road to recovery.

The press release mentioned that "accompanying throughout" is not just a service philosophy but the concrete practice of the Association for Victims of Crimes in continuously safeguarding victims of crimes and their families. It accompanies every victim of crime and their family through trauma and helps them rebuild their lives, ensuring that judicial protection not only safeguards rights but also nurtures the hope for a new beginning. (Editor: Xiao Bowen) 0701

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