Regulatory Impact Statement: Changing name suppression settings in sexual violence cases [pdf, 350 KB]
...protections for victims, who may be vulnerable. This could lead to victims experiencing more pressure and stress (particularly for victims under 18 years). This option would likely result in secondary victimisation to some victims of sexual violence. 101. Like option 2, this option could impact other connected parties; undermine the rule of law, appeals process, and impartial decision-making; and has an inherently punitive element which could subject defendants to inconsistent and dispro...