Cap. 539 Art. 10Provision of legal aid to victims.

Where the victim wishes to avail himself of the benefit of legal aid, the provisions of article 570 of the Criminal Code shall mutatis mutandis apply:

Provided that, for the purpose of such proceedings, any reference in those provisions to the accused shall be construed as being a reference to the victim: Provided further that the severity and circumstances of the offence shall be taken into consideration when granting legal aid to the victim.