Where to now for Bruce Lehrmann after the defamation case that turned into a de facto trial for rape? And for the legal system as it navigates relatively new standards around consent?
Women’s groups hope the way Justice Michael Lee tackled the issue will guide judges across Australia – provided his judgment is not overturned on appeal. Lehrmann has 28 days to file a notice of appeal, but he needs to find the lawyers and the money first.
