Legal dictionary
Secondary victimisation
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
Additional harm experienced through treatment or procedures after an offence. Protective measures seek to reduce it while respecting procedural safeguards.
Legal reference
Crime Victims Act · Art. 19 — Secondary victimisation, Art. 21 — Secondary victimisation
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.