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An Australian judge recently
delivered a verdict that effectively says that those accused of historical
sex abuse allegations in New Zealand are unable to get a fair trial. Now the
Rape Crisis organisation seeks to make law changes to make it even harder for
those falsely accused of rape to achieve justice. Stopping rape is a
commendable and worthy aim. Rape Crisis; however, need to urgently
acknowledge the serious epidemic of false allegations of sexual crimes if
they wish to maintain credibility, Peterellis.org.nz spokesperson Brian
Robinson said today. Rape Crisis spokespeople like Kim McGregor need to
understand that not all rape complainants are victims of rape. Any law
changes to assist victims of rape should equally consider that in many cases
the real victim is the defendant on trial. Rape Crisis' one-eyed
view on justice has been exposed by their participation in the recent
"We Support Louise Nicholas" march. Nicholas has previously
admitted making a false rape claim. A recent trial involving Nicholas
properly came to a "Not Guilty" verdict based on the clear evidence
that what she claimed was "rape" was in reality consensual sex. Peterellis.org.nz does
however welcome the belated support for the recent petition associated with
the Christchurch Creche case. That petition requested a commission of
inquiry, headed by an overseas judge, into the way sex abuse allegations are
investigated and prosecuted in NZ. McGregor of Rape Crisis is also of the
view that a task force should be formed to review the process by which sexual
crimes are tried.
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