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Originally Posted by Delphinus
I think we can find some middle ground here. I personally know 4 girls who have been sexually assaulted in some way. Amount of convictions? 0. Because the current system does not make it easy for people (especially girls) who have been through a traumatic experience like that. I don't think that's fair.
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While I appreciate the sensitive and traumatic side of having to relive the experiences in a court, there really isn't much in the way of middle ground as far as a conviction goes. You can't be a little bit innocent or a little bit guilty. It is black and white, as is the presumption of innocence.
4 girls assaulted with 0 convictions is awful, but 0 girls assaulted with 4 convictions is far worse.
What is fair is the right to a fair trial.