It's about effin' time!
Sep. 25th, 2007 10:07 pmNew laws to defend rape victims
DEFENCE barristers have been told to clean up their act and stop intimidating rape victims in the witness box - even if their client has instructed them to do so.
Attorney-General John Hatzistergos has told state barristers' body the Bar Association that the behaviour of counsel towards sexual assault victims, including children, must change.
DEFENCE barristers have been told to clean up their act and stop intimidating rape victims in the witness box - even if their client has instructed them to do so.
Attorney-General John Hatzistergos has told state barristers' body the Bar Association that the behaviour of counsel towards sexual assault victims, including children, must change.
