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protect her privacy, safety and other human
rights. 622
Measures to secure privacy and anonymity of witnesses.
‣ The Istanbul Convention requires that States ensure
“that measures may be adopted to protect the
privacy and the image of the victim”. 623
‣ The UN Handbook for Legislation on Violence
against Women suggests that courts should be able
to place a “gag on all publicity regarding individuals
involved in the case, with applicable remedies for
non-compliance”. 624
Protection orders for victims and witnesses, and their
families, participating in court proceedings.
‣ The Istanbul Convention requires that States ensure
“protection orders for victims and witnesses:
providing for their protection, as well as that of their
families and witnesses, from intimidation, retaliation
and repeat victimisation”. 625
Taking the safety of victims into account while reviewing
the liberty of accused and convicted persons.
‣ The General Assembly has called on all States to
ensure that when considering the granting of bail,
conditional release, parole or probation of offenders
that safety risks towards and the vulnerability of
victims are taken into account. This is particularly
relevant for repeat offenders of dangerous
crimes. 626
622
CEDAW General Recommendation No 33, above note 569,
paragraph 18(f)
623
Istanbul Convention, above note 509, Article 56(1)(f).
624
UN Handbook for Legislation on Violence against Women, above
note 511, page 40.
625
Istanbul Convention, above note 509, Article 56(1)(a).
626
Updated Model Strategies and Practical Measures, above note 559,
paragraph 15(j).