The law enforcement authorities shall inform the victim about victim support and, subject to certain requirements, forward the victim's name and address to a counselling centre. The related obligations are governed by the relevant rules of procedure.
A person resident in Switzerland who has been the victim of a criminal offence abroad may contact a Swiss representation or the office providing Swiss consular protection. These offices shall provide the victim with information about victim support in Switzerland. Subject to the victim’s consent, they shall notify a counselling centre of the victim’s name and address.
Paragraphs 1 and 2 applymutatis mutandis to relatives of the victim.
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