Headline: Rallies for justice for victims of sexual violence
We can have a justice system where victims of sexual violence feel secure about laying a complaint and getting the justice they deserve.
Today’s rallies around New Zealand against sexual violence show that it’s time for the Government to take strong action and create a better future for victims of sexual violence, the Green Party said today.
Rallies are being held today in all major centres around the country as part of a national day of action in response to the case of a group of men sexually assaulting young women and girls and the Police’s handling of the matter.
Green Party women’s spokesperson Jan Logie is speaking at the Auckland rally.
“Our shared outrage at the lack of justice for recent victims of sexual abuse can be harnessed to create real change,” said Ms Logie.
“The solutions lie in a stronger justice system, and more funding for education and support services.
“We know what the effective solutions to a better justice system are, the Law Commission has set them out, and now we just need the Government to put them back on the table.
“We can have a justice system where victims of sexual violence feel secure about laying a complaint and getting the justice they deserve.
“The Green Party has been working to achieve long term, secure funding for support services and we have succeeded in getting Parliament to hold an inquiry into this issue.
“The outcomes of that inquiry will let us give support services the security they need to get on and provide good support to victims of sexual violence.
“I am overwhelmed by the strong message that New Zealanders are sending today, it’s time for action,” said Ms Logie.
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