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Victims of Sex Crimes

Victims of Sexual Offenses 2. Protection for Victims of Sexual Offenses

Q. What protections are in place for victims of sexual offenses?

A. Victims of sexual offenses may receive legal protections during the investigation and trial stages.

Investigation Stage Protections Details A dedicated investigation system for victims of sexual violence and commercial sex acts Investigation by female police officers Attendance of a trusted person Filming and preservation of victim statements, etc. Participation of a statement facilitator Designation of state-appointed counsel

Trial Stage Protections Details A dedicated trial divisions for crimes of sexual violence and commercial sex acts Non-disclosure of trials Video used as evidence Petition for the preservation of evidence Participation of a statement facilitator Witness examination by an intermediate device such as a video

For detailed legal information, please refer to Victims of Sexual Offenses on easylaw.go.kr.