In 1994 a man was found guilty of sexually molesting two sisters then aged 10 and 14. At the time the names of all parties were suppressed, supposedly to protect the identities of the girls. Now adults, the women involved have spent a lot of time and considerable money in the Christchurch High Court seeking the revocation of this suppression order so the identity of their abuser can be made public. Justice Mander, in his infinite wisdom, has ruled that since the man has not reoffended it would be unfair for his identity to enter the public domain, citing "disproportionately punitive consequences". .Quite the conundrum Comments are closed.
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Don MalcolmA perfect day involves being on my Harley with a long ride ahead.
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