｢범죄피해자 보호법｣ 제정 20년의 회고와 법제적 성과 = Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of the Enactment of the “Crime Victim Protection Act” and Its Legislative Achievements

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Korea laid the foundation for crime victim protection by stipulating the right to aid for crime victims in the amended Constitution of 1987. Subsequently, the enactment of the Crime Victim Protection Act in 2005 legislated the state’s responsibilities and established the basic ideology for victim support. This study reviews the legislative achievements of the Crime Victim Protection Act, enacted in 2005 and now approaching its 20th anniversary, and presents future tasks to enhance the effectiveness of the system.
Over the past two decades, the Act has defined victim support as a state responsibility and contributed to creating a victim-centered criminal justice environment through the establishment of five-year Basic Plans and the introduction of the criminal mediation system. However, a fragmented support system across ministries and an insufficient policy evaluation system remain challenges to be addressed. Accordingly, this study suggests strengthening the ‘One-Stop Solution’ for the integrated operation of support policies, expanding eligibility for the court-appointed attorney system, improving procedures for the criminal mediation system, and reinforcing the role of local governments to aid victims’ daily recovery. In conclusion, this study emphasizes that future legislative direction must move beyond quantitative expansion and focus on ensuring substantial victim recovery through the qualitative improvement and organic integration of the support system.