Victims of sex abuse have rights.

They had a right in the first place not to be abused.

It is a criminal offence to assault another person (adult or child).

It is also a civil wrong which means that the victim if he/she wishes to do so can claim compensation against their abuser.

Victims need to remember though if they want to seek compensation the abuse has to be proved, and there are strict rules as to when a claim can be made. So yes, victims have rights but should take legal advice as to whether or not they can take action to enforce them.