Carrie Shelver
Carrie Shelver
accused case hear perspective survivors victory wrong
It would be wrong for us to say this case is over, but I think there is a victory from the perspective that it is important for rape survivors to hear what the accused has to say.
alleged clear deputy former power president support
Rape always has to do with power. Where the alleged perpetrator is the former deputy president ? who has so much power ? it was clear to use that we need to have some kind of coordinated support for the claimant.
campaign cases council found medical name nine reported research south takes
The campaign takes its name from research conducted by the Medical Research Council which found that only one in nine cases of rape is reported in South Africa.
himself judge note showing thinking
We must note that this judge is thinking in a progressive way. He is well read... and is really showing himself to be on the right track.
allowed closer court negotiate
We had to negotiate to be allowed to go closer (to the court entrance).