8.3.2 FORMATS TO COVER WHAT HAPPENED: ACT 8.3.2 ACT An Act is a specific human rights violation (such as an illegal arrest) or a similar action (such as a legal arrest) against a victim. It can be an act of commission or an act of omission. The Act Format links a Person record to an Event record, thereby defining the role of the Person as that of Victim. In addition an Act record can be linked via the Involvement Format to a Person record, thereby defining the role of the Person as that of Perpetrator. ACT FORMAT Event Act What specific deed or act of omission was the victim subjected to? Additional Details What additional information is there about the specific act? Person in the role of Victim Involvement How was the Perpetrator involved in the act committed against the Victim? Person in the role of Perpetrator Figure 8.2 The Act Format 103