New service to help protect counselling records of sexual assault and domestic violence victims

The Counselling Notes Protect (CNP) is a new free legal service delivered by Legal Aid Queensland and the Women's Legal Service.  The service has been developed under new legislation which protects the counselling records of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence for court proceedings that commenced on or after 1st December 2017. The legal protection covers notes made by sexual assault counsellors, domestic violence counsellors or support services, healthcare professionals, psychologists and doctors. Under the new legislation, these records are protected from being available during a court case, unless the victim or the court gives permission for records to be produced.

For more information, visit the Legal Aid website or contact Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 267 762.