Legal Aid NSW: new policy for subpoena to a complainant in sexual assault proceedings

07/08/2025

The Legal Aid NSW Board has approved a new policy to make legal aid available to a complainant in sexual assault proceedings to object to a subpoena seeking the production of their personal records. Legal aid is available to assist complainants to negotiate a more limited scope for a subpoena and to raise objections where necessary.

More information about the changes can be found here: 2025/7 Civil Law policy - subpoena to a complainant