7am cover image

The Weekend Read: ‘The first victim’

7am

00:00

New South Wales Law Reforms Can Shape Trials

Under the law in new south wales, consent can no longer be assumed. Jurors are not immune to the prevailing myths about what makes a perfect victim. The reforms will not completely overhaul the criminal justice system's response to sexual offences and they won't prevent sexual violence. Law reform finds its limits pretty quickly.

Play episode from 37:55
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app