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Australia: Mother's Convictions for Killing Children Overturned

  • #Australia
  • #Crime & justice
  • #Civil liberties
  • #Prisons and prisoners
  • #Prison reform
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DEC 2023
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story last updated DEC 2023

The Spin

Narrative A

The case of Kathleen Folbigg — which has largely played out in the press — should force Australia to pursue legal reforms to its broken system, which failed to keep up with the science. With the speed of scientific advancements, the courts must evolve just as quickly to ensure that no one else sits unjustly in prison as their life passes by.

Reporter

Narrative B

This gross miscarriage of justice stems from far beyond just a failure to keep with the science: efforts to prove her innocence were actively stifled by a complacent legal system that negligently relied purely on circumstantial evidence. It's time that Australia implement an independent post-conviction review commission to increase the effectiveness and trustworthiness of the criminal court system.

Guardian

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