‘Archaic’ Tasmanian sex abuse gag laws to be reformed

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The outdated Tasmanian law that stopped Grace Tame from sharing her horrific sex abuse story with the world is finally being overhauled.

Survivor Grace Tame and journalist Nina Funnell have been instrumental in the fight to have the laws changed. Picture: PATRICK GEELegislation will now be drafted to include provisions that allow victims to be named provided they are over the age of 18 at the time of publication, have the capacity to consent to being named, are not coerced, and provide that consent in writing.

“We believe what is being proposed is the most balanced approach to reform and more consistent with exemption provisions in most jurisdictions.”In August, and with the help of the #Let Her Speak campaign, Grace Tame became the first female sexual assault survivor in the state to win her right to self identify when speaking in the media.

“The scars of self harm on my daughter’s body attest to persistent sexual abuse, not a sexual relationship.”

 

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