SEXUAL OFFENCES

Question 1

SECTION 1 SEXUAL OFFENCES (AMENDMENT) ACT 1992

Answer 1

Lifetime anonymity for victims of sexual offences from time of allegation

Over 16’s can waive anonymity, consent must be in writing and not interfere with peace and comfort

Anonymity remains even if complaint withdrawn

Also applies to victims/alleged victims of ‘human trafficking for exploitation’ under Section 2 Modern Slavery Act 2015

Question 2

SECTION 2 MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015

Answer 2

Lifetime anonymity for victims of human trafficking/exploitation from time of allegation

Which could include work in domestic servitude, or for sexual exploitation, including prostitution

Question 3

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION ACT 2003

Answer 3

Automatically bans any publication from identifying a person as being a victim/alleged victim of an offence of FGM

Or of the offence of failing to protect a girl from the risk of FGM

Victim can waive their anonymity if they do so in writing, are over 16 and no interference in peace and comfort

Question 4

SCHEDULE 6A ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, CRIME AND POLICE ACT 2014

Answer 4

Anonymity applies in respect of an alleged or actual attempt to commit a forced marriage offence

And in respect of allegations of or actual conspiracy, aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring, encouragement or assistance in respect of such an offence