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Art. 8 Bundesgesetz vom 23. März 2007 über die Hilfe an Opfer von Straftaten (OHG) - Information über die Opferhilfe und Meldung
OHG; 1. Kapitel: Allgemeine Bestimmungen
Art. 8 OHG · Information über die Opferhilfe und Meldung
Die Strafverfolgungsbehörden informieren das Opfer über die Opferhilfe und leiten unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen Name und Adresse an eine Beratungsstelle weiter. Die entsprechenden Pflichten richten sich nach der einschlägigen Verfahrensordnung.
Eine in der Schweiz wohnhafte Person, die im Ausland Opfer einer Straftat geworden ist, kann sich an eine schweizerische Vertretung oder an die mit dem schweizerischen konsularischen Schutz betraute Stelle wenden. Diese Stellen informieren das Opfer über die Opferhilfe in der Schweiz. Sie melden Name und Adresse des Opfers einer Beratungsstelle, sofern dieses damit einverstanden ist.
Die Absätze 1 und 2 finden auf Angehörige des Opfers sinngemäss Anwendung.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (71)
SK 2007 316 · be (Art. 8 Abs. 1 OHG)
Admissibility of Victim Ancillary Appeal Against Criminal Verdict Overriding Cantonal Procedure
The Tribunal admitted the cross-appeal (Anschlussappellation) based on this provision, finding the cantonal rule prohibiting it contrary to federal law for victims.
AGVE.2005.62 · ag (Art. 8 Abs. 1 OHG)
Victim Status and Cost Coverage in Administrative Court Appeals
This provision is cited regarding the victim's right to participate in criminal proceedings.
PKG 1998 46 · gr (Art. 8 Abs. 1 lit. b OHG)
Victim's Right to Appeal Prosecutor's Discontinuation Based on Post-Act Consequence Provision
The court discusses this article in relation to the victim's right to demand a court decision upon dismissal of proceedings, confirming the appeal is relevant in this context.
OH.2019.2 · sg (Art. 8 Abs. 1 OHG)
Administrative Decision Overturned Due to Procedural Error and Failure to Offer Support Services
The court discusses the duty of authorities to inform victims about support services, a point relevant to the decision to remand the case regarding the compensation claim.
OH.2019.2 · sg (Art. 8 Abs. 1 OHG)
Victim Compensation Claim Reinstated Due to Procedural Errors and Duty to Inform
Cited in the preamble, related to the duty to inform victims, which was a central issue regarding the failure to advise the appellant on support services.
43.2018.2 · ti (art. 8 LAV)
Victim Compensation Claim Time-Barred Except for Long-Term Aid
The court cited this article when discussing the timing of the obligation for penal authorities to inform the victim about victim assistance, which was central to the appellant's secondary argument regarding the starting point of the deadline.
SK.2017.25 (Art. 8 Abs. 1 OHG)
Indictment Dismissed for Lack of Specificity and Procedural Defects
Cited regarding the obligation to inform victims about victim assistance.
AP.2011.68 · vd (Art. 8 al. 1 let. c LAVI)
Appellant v. Accused (Sexual Offenses)
This article concerning the law on victim assistance was cited to confirm the victim's right to file the same appeals as the accused.
GE.2009.0086 · vd (art. 8 al. 1 LAVI)
Victim Compensation Claim Reinstated Despite Time-Bar Due to Lack of Notice
Cited to contrast current procedural requirements with the failure to inform under the old law.
U 2007 42 · gr (Art. 8 Abs. 1 lit. a OHG)
Victim Support Act Compliance in Civil Claim Funding Denial
Cited regarding the victim's right to have civil claims assessed by the criminal court.
U 2007 42 · gr (Art. 8 OHG)
Victim Support Act Compliance in Civil Claim Funding Denial
Cited regarding the rights of the spouse and children to claim procedural rights.
43.2008.2 · ti (art. 8 LAV)
Victim Compensation Versus Legal Aid Reimbursement for Legal Fees
Referenced in the reasoning regarding the victim's participation in criminal proceedings, not explicitly in the dispositive orders 1-5.
43.2008.2 · ti (art. 8 cpv. 1 lett. a LAV)
Victim Compensation Versus Legal Aid Reimbursement for Legal Fees
Referenced in the reasoning concerning civil claims in criminal proceedings, not explicitly in the dispositive orders 1-5.
OH.2006.00017 · zh (Art. 8 Abs. 1 lit. b OHG)
Victim Support Claim Denied Due to Unforeseeable Injury in Criminal Proceedings
Cited in relation to the appealability of a decision to discontinue criminal proceedings.
ST.2007.38 · sg (Art. 8 Abs. 1 lit. a OHG)
Victim's Civil Claim in Criminal Proceedings Without Consent
The previous practice based on this article is explicitly stated as no longer applicable under the revised code.