Today, at the international level, significant attention is paid to crime victims’ rights. Since the 20th century, various international and European organizations, such as the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the European Union, have adopted a number of international instruments. All of them stipulate that victims should have access to the criminal justice system without any barriers. The precondition for accessing criminal proceedings is to be recognized as a victim. This paper will first analyze international and European standards regarding victims’ recognition, then examine Georgian legislation and practice, and finally, conclude whether the Georgian legislation and practice comply with international and European standards.