ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Prevention of Torture Act
19. Medical treatment and counselling of victim.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
19. Medical treatment and counselling of victim.
(1)A court may at anytime, at the request of a victim of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or an intermediary, grant an order for the treatment or counselling of a victim of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.(2)The expenses incurred for the treatment or professional counselling of a victim granted under this section shall be charged on the Victim Protection Trust Fund established under section 27 of the Victim Protection Act (Cap. 79A).(3)All medical records relating to treatment pursuant to subsection (1) are the property of the victim and shall only be used as evidence before any court with regard to any offence under this Act pursuant to the prior and informed consent of the victim.