Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky at the National Defence Committee

On February 26th, 2021. See this statement in context.

February 26th, 2021 / 2:45 p.m.

Associate Professor and Director, Centre for International and Defence Policy, Queen's University, As an Individual

I think that certain measures that were implemented surely encouraged some people to come forward and to participate in the reporting process.

At the same time, the obligation to report puts a strain on victims and survivors, which I think is problematic.

I will reiterate that I truly believe the approach to emphasize is the one where victims and survivors would fully control that process and feel safe. Their needs must be a central concern when that kind of a process is being developed.

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