#Shift #Burden #Proof #Rape-accused #Labour #MP #PotoWilliams

#Shift #Burden #Proof #Rape-accused #Labour #MP #PotoWilliams

http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/329767/call-to-shift-burden-of-proof-to-rape-accused Labour’s sexual violence spokesperson, Mrs Williams has called for radical reform of the sexual justice system which would see rape accusers believed by police as a starting point. This would place the burden of proof on the accused – directly contradicting the philosophy of “innocent until proven guilty”. Ms Williams said many victims of…