Question juridique clé
Whether the appellants had standing to appeal in criminal matters as victims and relatives with civil claims.
Solution extraite
They had standing because they participated below and the dismissal could adversely affect their civil claims; victim status and that of close relatives was not doubtful given the seriousness of the allegations.
Motifs extraits
Art. 81 LTF, in the transitional version, covers victims whose civil claims may be affected by the decision, including close relatives under the LAVI.