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This page last updated Jan
6 2005
1997-1202 - Dominion - Hundreds
falsely accused, says group
by Annie Gray - Cosa president
Felicity Goodyear-Smith says she has on record dozens of cases where men have
been convicted on the basis of uncorroborated testimony and she points the
finger at an ideology which assumes that women and children always tell the
truth.
1997-1002 - Dominion - Overhaul for
bad justice
Editorial - If New Zealand were to rule off its criminal trial system and
start again, chances are it would not opt for the British-style adversarial
model we have now. Some disturbing outcomes suggest it is time to seriously
consider replacing it with the inquisitorial system used in Europe.
1997-0512 - Waikato Times -
Police waste their time on Bain review
Editorial - Then there was also the case of Hamilton student Nick Wills who
in 1995 was charged with rape because police failed to do something as basic
as check his alibi......... Mr Thomas is also advising David Dougherty to
seek compensation for three years he spent in jail for a rape he didn't
commit. ......New Zealand
police are not corrupt and still largely do a sound job. But the public
demands more. Officers now have to strive to earn the public's confidence
every day and on every case they handle.
1997-0504 - Sunday Star
Times - Beware, not all rapes are the same
by Frank Haden - I have some professional advice for Ceridwyn Roberts, who
has taken over as national spokeswoman for Rape Crisis........ Ms Roberts
also needs to get real about the tales told by women who, for a variety of
selfish reasons, say they have been raped when there's been no sex at all
involving the accused. Rape Crisis in the past has remained silent about such
women, alienating thousands of people who would otherwise be supporters. Any
woman who knowingly makes such a false accusation should be pilloried without
mercy. ..........Ms Roberts will have to rid herself of the idea women can be
relied on to tell the truth about rape.
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