A bill has been introduced to protect the personal information of domestic violence victims during family litigation, such as divorce proceedings, by preventing the court from disclosing details like addresses without a separate request.
According to the National Assembly's legislative information system, Kim Gun, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, introduced the 'Partial Amendment to the Family Litigation Act' on September 22.
The amendment's key provision allows the court to protect the personal information of individuals involved in family litigation who are victims of domestic violence, as defined under the Special Act on the Punishment of Domestic Violence Crimes. This includes those subject to emergency protective measures, temporary measures, victim protection orders, or temporary protection orders, without requiring a separate application.
Commonly referred to as the 'Domestic Violence Victim Protection Law,' the bill aims to prevent the exposure of personal information, such as addresses, of domestic violence victims during family litigation.
Under current law, victims can apply for protective measures if they fear for their life or physical safety due to the disclosure of their personal information. However, there are limitations if victims are unaware of the system or unable to apply in a timely manner, which could lead to their information being exposed to the perpetrator.
Recently, a tragic incident occurred where a woman, who had relocated with her young daughter to escape domestic violence, was killed by her husband after her new address was revealed during divorce proceedings.
Kim stated, "There should be no gaps in protection that expose victims' information to their abusers during the litigation process. I will do my utmost to ensure the passage of this bill to eliminate blind spots that could expose victims' addresses and prioritize their safety."
According to the National Assembly's legislative information system, Kim Gun, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, introduced the 'Partial Amendment to the Family Litigation Act' on September 22.
The amendment's key provision allows the court to protect the personal information of individuals involved in family litigation who are victims of domestic violence, as defined under the Special Act on the Punishment of Domestic Violence Crimes. This includes those subject to emergency protective measures, temporary measures, victim protection orders, or temporary protection orders, without requiring a separate application.
Commonly referred to as the 'Domestic Violence Victim Protection Law,' the bill aims to prevent the exposure of personal information, such as addresses, of domestic violence victims during family litigation.
Under current law, victims can apply for protective measures if they fear for their life or physical safety due to the disclosure of their personal information. However, there are limitations if victims are unaware of the system or unable to apply in a timely manner, which could lead to their information being exposed to the perpetrator.
Recently, a tragic incident occurred where a woman, who had relocated with her young daughter to escape domestic violence, was killed by her husband after her new address was revealed during divorce proceedings.
Kim stated, "There should be no gaps in protection that expose victims' information to their abusers during the litigation process. I will do my utmost to ensure the passage of this bill to eliminate blind spots that could expose victims' addresses and prioritize their safety."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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