Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the victim-assistance application was time-barred under Art. 16(3) OHG
Decisione estratta
The two-year limitation could be invoked because the claimant had at least general information about victim assistance in time and was not prevented without fault from filing earlier.
Motivazione estratta
The court accepted the cantonal finding that the police had informed him in general terms about victim assistance and that he expressed no interest. A detailed explanation by the police was not required; the detailed duty lies with the counseling service. In these circumstances, relying on the forfeiture period did not violate good faith.