Debate centres on recorded statements as evidence for family violence victims, consent, and support, under the Evidence Bill 2025.
Evidence Bill 2025 debated: Consent, victim support, and use of recorded statements in family violen
Concerns raised about victim agency and informed consent regarding recorded statements in family vio
“We are not going to advise a victim that their statement cannot be withdrawn because that is not the case and there are many ways that statements can be changed and amended.”
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