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Sexual assault: the law, your rights as a victim

This booklet is for anyone wants to know more about the legal rights of someone who has been sexually assaulted. It has information about:

  • getting support
  • reporting the assault to the police
  • intervention orders
  • going to court
  • compensation and financial assistance
  • where to get help.

Published: March 2009
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Sexual assault - PDF, 828.0kb Booklet about what you can do if you have been sexually assaulted