Interdisciplinary Legal Studies

Interdisciplinary Legal Studies

Collective Compensation for Victims of Crimes

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Assistant Professor of Criminal law, Ramsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ramsar, Iran.
Abstract
Background
In this article, the concept of collective damages, types of collective damages, normative foundations of the joint damages system, and the foundations of the collective damages system have been studied. This study supports the victims and addresses their physical, mental, and psychological conditions to explain the compensation theory.
Materials and Methods
This research method is a descriptive-analytical one.
Ethical Considerations
Honesty and fidelity in writing the text have been observed.
Findings
The principle of absolute responsibility of the government is to fully compensate the victims in the context of harmlessness and justice, and social solidarity. Regarding the importance of compensation, many legal systems seek to compensate for the victim's damage due to the crime. The victim receives all the injuries, including material, spiritual and psychological, regardless of whether he is prosecuted. Irrespective of whether or not he can compensate for the damage done to the victim.
Conclusion
To fully compensate for the losses incurred, it is recommended that the legislative system formulate and approve comprehensive and complete laws and regulations so that the system of collective compensation of victims emerges and takes on an objective and practical effect.
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  • Receive Date 11 May 2024
  • Revise Date 15 October 2024
  • Accept Date 09 December 2024
  • First Publish Date 09 December 2024
  • Publish Date 01 April 2025