Text of the provision
Sec. 35. Rights of Victims. – In addition to their rights under existing laws, victims of violence against women and their children shall have the following rights:
(a) to be treated with respect and dignity;
(b) to avail of legal assistance form the PAO of the Department of Justice (DOJ) or any public legal assistance office;
(c) To be entitled to support services form the DSWD and LGUs'
(d) To be entitled to all legal remedies and support as provided for under the Family Code; and
(e) To be informed of their rights and the services available to them including their right to apply for a protection order.
Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, Republic Act No. 9262 (2004). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.
What this section means
On top of rights under other laws, victims are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity, to legal assistance from the PAO or any public legal assistance office, to support services from the DSWD and LGUs, to all legal remedies and support under the Family Code, and to be informed of their rights, including the right to apply for a protection order.
Related provisions
- Section 34 — Intervenors Exempt From Liability.
- Section 36 — Damages.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.