Sentencing loophole failing sexual assault victims
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-02 09:50 UTC+10:00
Section: National / NSW
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Australia, Law & Courts, Sexual Violence, Crime & Justice
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The justice system often exacts a heavy toll on victim-survivors of sexual offences. Historically low conviction rates for rape and the likelihood of a long and re-traumatising court process deter some complainants from ever coming forward.
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