Protecting the privacy of crime victims

Know the measures that protect the right to privacy of victims of crime.

Overview of measures

Know the measures that restrict or prohibit the disclosure of information about victims of crime.

Prohibit publication of information about the victim

Prohibit the public release of information (personal information, employment, hobbies, etc.) about the victim of a crime by means of a publication ban.

Limiting the disclosure of personal information

Restrict disclosure of personal information about the victim of sexual violence to the accused person's lawyer (defence counsel).

Information on the victim's sexual activity

Limit the use of information about the sexual activities of a victim of sexual violence as evidence by the defense.

Last update: October 6, 2025