Legal advocates hope a new pilot program, one of three nationwide, will encourage more people to report allegations of sexual violence and feel supported through the criminal justice system.
Canberra has been chosen as one of three sites for a national pilot program to provide a specialised, independent legal service for sexual assault complainants.It will provide specialised legal advice for complainants navigating the criminal justice system
The service will be operated through a partnership of the Women's Legal Centre ACT and Victims Support ACT, and will provide support as complainants navigate the criminal justice system. The trial was aborted due to juror misconduct, leaving no findings against Mr Lehrmann, who maintains his innocence.
"Our deep hope is that by a clear, visible service in the community … that we're going to be part of changing that story here in the ACT."
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