The ‘rule of law’: how the Australian justice system treats alleged sexual assault survivors

Most victims do not report to police, but even if they do, the vast majority of investigations fail to result in a prosecution

Events following the trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins have once again highlighted a number of issues with how alleged victims of sexual assault are treated by the justice system in Australia.

The following graphic and article were originally produced in 2021, but the numbers and outcomes remain relevant.

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Law (Australia) | The Guardian