Canadian Victims Bill of Rights

Marginal note:Identity protection

12 Every victim, if they are a complainant to the offence or a witness in proceedings relating to the offence, has the right to

• (a) be asked whether they wish to have their identity protected;

• (b) request that their identity be protected;

• (c) be informed when an order is made to protect their identity; and

• (d) be informed of their right to apply to revoke or vary an order made to protect their identity.