@LawReportRN@jamie86@JarrydBartle Listened to this and in the section discussing “rough sex” defense the guest suggested this is not being raised in AU. Not so - https://t.co/kR7LW5BRER. https://t.co/IXZDCE8k8v. Consent seems to have had an impact on sentence in this case
@1800RESPECT Because the systems we have in place are inadequate to protect you, please change your life to avoid being harmed. Abuse and control does not stop at the end of a relationship - they can do it even without being there, just by making you feel unsafe
@jessradio This podcast has been excellent, and two things that came out for me from it: 1. Is part of the problem the way the law is drafted in that it gives scope to litigants to run, and judges to accept, arguments that minimize DA? 2. What can lawyers do to minimize damage to victims?
as a law graduate, says Crabb, to non-law expert van Onselen, and she then spells out the role of Rule of Law with respect to VICTIMS and the vulnerable, not powerful man politicians. #Insiders
@hello_divorce I’m sorry, is that actually a thing in your jurisdiction? Because that sounds like BS. We do most filings online here- no staples required