Naming and shaming could cost you

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SPONSORED | According to Diana Schwarz from Diana Schwarz Attorneys, a law firm specialising in social media law, it’s important not to name your alleged abuser on a public platform. SolidarityRSA

“If a person appears on an accused list of a sexual or other offences, they have various legal avenues available to them such as suing for defamation or laying a criminal charge ofTaking matters to social media might be seen as brave and courageous by the general population, but could end up costing the victim legally. The rise of the #MeToo and #IBelieveHer movements that provide solidarity for victims, mostly exist and play out on social media.

Victims need to go to their nearest police station or shelter to start the legal process as soon as possible.

 

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