On victim rights in Austria. The position of victims in criminal proceedings has changed significantly over the past few decades. There is a clear trend at both the national and international levels towards strengthening victims' rights in criminal procedures. Recent milestones include the EU Directive on minimum standards for the rights, support, and protection of victims of crime from 2012, which was partially implemented in Austria through the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act I 2016, and the Council of Europe's Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. Insights into the current legal situation. The present eighth volume of the series "Victimology and Victim Rights," published by WEISSER RING Austria, deals with the broad topic of victims' rights. It covers relevant aspects comprehensively.