Meyer Appeal Decision: Understanding the Legal and Social Impact

The High Court's decision to decline the Crown's delayed appeal in the Meyer case has highlighted critical gaps in sexual assault sentencing procedures

Our managing director Angela Parlane, speaking to Morning Report, identified key failures in the initial sentencing process and discussed the broader implications for sexual assault survivors. While Justice Fitzgerald acknowledged the sentence was 'manifestly inadequate,' procedural timing constraints prevented a revised outcome, raising important questions about our justice system's effectiveness.