When you are at at your most vulnerable, do the institutions that are meant to protect you do more harm than good? In this episode of Witch Hunt we examine if our justice system is suited to take on the crime of sexual assault. Why do cases take so long? Does the system favour the powerful? How can we change it to make the process fairer for both sides?

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The Guardian

Why does Australia's justice system fail victims of sexual abuse? – Witch Hunt podcast

DEC 6, 201829 MIN
Witch Hunt

Why does Australia's justice system fail victims of sexual abuse? – Witch Hunt podcast

DEC 6, 201829 MIN

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When you are at at your most vulnerable, do the institutions that are meant to protect you do more harm than good? In this episode of Witch Hunt we examine if our justice system is suited to take on the crime of sexual assault. Why do cases take so long? Does the system favour the powerful? How can we change it to make the process fairer for both sides?