Justice system must be blind to #believeher good intentions
Justice for victims of sexual crimes won’t be achieved by dismantling the protections that exist for all, for the serious scenario that we might be falsely accused of a crime.
Now that Senator Linda Reynolds has broken her silence about the allegation of rape made by Brittany Higgins, we finally have all sides of the story – and with it a chance to reflect upon the lessons to be taken from this sordid chapter.
Our society’s understanding of violence against women has transformed in the last decade. Many of the changes have been positive, removing shame, and providing more understanding for those who endure horrific crimes.
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Amanda Stoker is Queensland Assistant Minister for Finance.
