PART 1Sexual offences

CHAPTER 2Anonymity and privacy

Anonymity of victims

I1I28Extended anonymity of victims

1

Section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 (anonymity of victims of certain offences) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1), for “shall during that person’s lifetime be included” substitute “shall—

a

during that person’s lifetime, or

b

during the period of 25 years beginning with the date of that person’s death,

be included

3

In subsection (2), for “shall during the complainant’s lifetime be included” substitute “shall—

a

during the complainant’s lifetime, or

b

during the period of 25 years beginning with the date of the complainant’s death,

be included