The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill - rape myths and 'unfair trials' w/ Paulette Benton-Greig: June 24, 2020
The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill - rape myths and 'unfair trials' w/ Paulette Benton-Greig: June 24, 2020
The Sexual Violence Legislation Bill - rape myths and 'unfair trials' w/ Paulette Benton-Greig: June 24, 2020Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Following from the discussion with NZ First's Tracey Martin, Lillian looks further into what defines a 'fair trial' and why the changes proposed in this Bill are necessary to create a safer environment for survivors to testify. Speaking to Paulette Benton-Greig from the University of Waikato's Faculty of Law, they discuss rape myths and the concerns raised about the Bill from the Defence Lawyers Association.
References in this report were made to an article by Alison Mau and to this twitter thread.