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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 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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