New Zealand proposes changes to protect sexual violence victims' identities and hold offenders accountable.

New Zealand's Justice Minister proposes changes to name suppression laws to prioritize sexual violence victims. Courts can't issue permanent name suppression for offenders without victim consent, and all sexual crime victims, including those of intimate visual recording offenses, will automatically receive name suppression. The changes aim to empower victims and ensure accountability for offenders, with the government hoping to reduce serious violent crimes.

November 20, 2024
22 Articles