Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the refusal to appoint counsel under the Victim Assistance Act was lawful despite the victim's request
Decisione estratta
The cantonal authorities prematurely denied the request by focusing only on the apparent simplicity of the case and failing to assess the victim's personal situation as a whole.
Motivazione estratta
Under Art. 3 para. 4 LAVI, the victim's personal situation must be evaluated globally; financial need is not the only factor, and factual complexity, emotional burden, and the imbalance between a minor and a doctor could justify appointment.