For three years, I tried to navigate a system where sex crimes have been effectively decriminalised
A new report found “the justice system is failing to meet the twin goals of access to justice and accountability”. So where are the groundbreaking reforms?
Justice system ‘failing’ victims, Australian Law Reform Commission’s sexual violence inquiry report finds
In many ways my experience with the police and legal system was far worse, and far more traumatic, than the violence.’ ...
Lawyer losing faith in justice system after teens accused of savage attacks granted bail
A lawyer has revealed he is losing faith in the justice system after two teenagers who allegedly carried out sickening ...
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Australia justice system is failing victims of sexual violence: report
The Australian justice system is failing to support victims in seeking justice and holding perpetrators accountable, according to the final report presented by the Australian Law Reform Commission to ...
Judge urges radical rethink of NT's growing crime and prison problem
Presiding over the worst categories of offending in the NT Supreme Court, Judge Jenny Blokland is afforded a unique view of ...
Most sexual assaults are never pursued by police. Here’s how the system could change
Australia’s top law reform agency wants all police, prosecutors and defence lawyers to go through mandatory training on rape ...
The Government’s $21.4M Package To Support Sexual Violence Justice Reform, Explained
"The focus and funding direction at creating alternative routes of justice for victim survivors is a big step forward for ...
South Australian crime victims’ distress compounded hit by Australia’s worst court delays
South Australian crime victims are suffering greater distress from the country’s longest justice delays, advocates warn, amid ...
Cops, courts need to ‘do better’ to achieve justice for survivors of sexual violence, Australian Law Reform report finds
A scathing review into how Australia’s justice system responds to sexual violence has found it is not trusted and underused ...
Melbourne gangland lawyer charged with attempting to pervert justice
Solicitor Sarah Tricarico, whose clients include druglord Tony Mokbel, was arrested on Thursday as part of an investigation ...
Albanese Government announces $21.4 million to help vulnerable Aussies
The Albanese Government has made a major funding announcement, committing an additional $21.4 million to improve sexual assault victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system.