News & Views Another haunting example of how the law fails victims of rape The man who raped Holly and Marissa as teenagers will never stand trial for his crime in another example of the justice system failing victims of rape.
News & Views NSW Police say ‘mistaken belief’ is an accused’s lack of care for the person they want to have sex with NSW Bar Association says ‘mistaken belief’ as to consent should not be a crime. NSW Police Association say it’s often an accused’s lack of care.
News & Views 34 Australian women have been killed violently this year. 3 were murdered on Saturday. On the 7th of July 2018 3 women were found dead, two in Victoria and one in NSW. It takes the toll of women killed violently in Australian this year to 34.
News & Views Saxon Mullins didn’t consent & a judge said it wasn’t rape The conviction and acquittal of Luke Lazarus, accused of raping Saxon Mullins in a Kings Cross alleyway in 2013, raises questions about consent. A 4Corners report I am that girl explores the subject.
World How rape is being used as a weapon against women in Burma A Human Rights Watch report by Ske Wheeler outlines the extent to which sexual violence is being used against women in Burma.
News & Views Nine quotes that had women talking this year From Julia Gillard’s “misogyny” speech to Margie Abbott’s media blitz on behalf of her husband and US congressmen attempting to rewrite biology and take claim over women’s bodies, it’s been an extraordinary year for memorable sound bites concerning women, gender issues and the conversation about work, life and balance.
Ed's Blog The victims of crime are never to blame Disclaimer: This article deals with rape and sexual assault and may be triggering for survivors of abuse.
News & Views To the unconvinced: The perpetrators of crime are responsible for crime Disclaimer: This article deals with rape and sexual assault and may be triggering for survivors of abuse.
News & Views Smoking causes cancer. Alcohol doesn’t cause rape What do you take from this sentence? Smoking cigarettes will dramatically increase your risk of lung cancer.
News & Views Jane Caro on blame, drinking and sexual assault I do understand the desire of parents to keep their children safe, to protect them from the myriad horrible things that can happen.