Anonymity - Sexual Offences Flashcards
What is the main act relevant to sexual offences?
Sexual Offences Amendment Act 1992
What is the Sexual Offences Amendment Act?
Lifelong anonymity to victims from the moment an allegation is made. Covers victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation, or domestic servitude under the Modern Slavery Act.
What can you NOT publish under the Sexual Offences Amendment Act?
Name, address, workplace, education, image, or any detail leading to ID
What is the defence for the Sexual Offences Amendment Act?
No defence
Anonymity can be waived over 16 in writing, and without interference to peace or comfort
What is the Sexual Offences Act
Defines sexual offences
Which act defines sexual offences?
Sexual Offences Act 2003
What happens if there is a false allegation of rape?
Anonymity does not apply, charged with perjury or perverting course of justice
What is the Female Genital Mutilation Act?
Lifetime anonymity, same scope as sexual offences
What is the defence for the Female Genital Mutilation Act?
No defence, waived over 16, no interference to peace or comfort
Which act details anonymity for forced marriage?
Anti-social Crime and Policing Act, Schedule 6A
What is the Anti-social Crime and Policing Act, Schedule 6a?
Lifetime anonymity for forced marriage
What is the defence for anti-social crime and policing act schedule 6a?
No defence, waived over 16, no interference with peace or comfort
What is the Education Act?
Teachers accused of crime are granted anonymity until charged
Which act protects teachers accused of crime?
Education Act 2011
What is the defence for the Education Act?
Can be challenged if successful court application is completed evidencing public interest
