NSW sexual assault reforms ‘symbolic’ rather than practical

The sexual assault reforms in New South Wales are “symbolic” rather than practical according to National Criminal Justice Spokesman Greg Barns SC. It comes as the Berejiklian government prepares to adopt 44 recommendations outlined by the NSW Law Reform Commission’s review of consent in relation to sexual offences. Mr Barnes said the reforms might have some educational value but the overall impact was unlikely to be significant. “Whilst it might have use in terms of educating the community about the issue of the consent, our view at the alliance is it is probably going to have very little change in terms of court proceedings.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au