In this week’s podcast, the Abuse team discuss some recent headlines involving Kevin Spacey’s not guilty verdict for sexual abuse allegations, and Andrew Malkinson’s overturned conviction after spending 17 years in prison for rape that he did not commit. Further, the team discuss the historic case of Stefan Kiszko, another wrongful conviction for rape and murder, who also faced prison time for a crime he did not commit.
The team discuss how the cases highlight how crucial the need for justice system is to be fair, open and transparent, and in particular why the need for disclosure from both sides is necessary, whether looking from the point of view of the victim or defendant in abuse cases; As demonstrated in these cases, evidence can go badly wrong, and the implications of that can be devastating from every angle.
