On October 27, 2016, Marie Corbett was featured on The Agenda on TVO Today, where she examined how the criminal justice system handles sexual assault cases and the need for a new approach. During the discussion, Corbett emphasized a critical gap in the current system, stating, “The criminal justice system is not serving sexual assault victims.”
Marie Corbett, a respected voice in legal advocacy, stressed the importance of balancing fairness in trials for both the accused and the victims. She stated, “We need an accused person to have a fair trial, but we need to go further; we need the victim to have a fair and respectful trial as well.” Corbett’s insights call for reforms that address both procedural justice and emotional support for victims navigating the trial process.
To delve deeper into Corbett’s perspectives on this crucial issue, watch the full interview on YouTube below. This discussion is an important contribution to the ongoing conversation about how the legal system can evolve to better support survivors of sexual assault while maintaining a fair judicial process.
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