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The New Zealand public sit as
spectators. The complainant and defendants fight as gladiators with the
assistance of their lawyers. Our modern colosseum - historical sex
allegations in the High Court. We are enthralled as the verdict
can go either way. After all, no evidence but credibility is enough to
determine the defendants fate. And so the defendant wears a suit, the
complainant weeps. But justice? In recent months
there have been acquittals and convictions. The result a lottery. And the
combatants forgotten quickly as the media focus on the next case. The high chance that an injustice
has been done belittles our justice system. Those affected by an injustice
pay a terrible price. The rules associated with such cases need urgent
reform.
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