Gary Gotlieb - Barrister
Newswire
Newswire
April 23 2007; 17:38
Sex abuse evidence move common sense, says lawyer
Allowing copies of witness evidence in sexual abuse cases to be provided to defence lawyers is nothing more than commonsense, says a barrister.
Under the Evidence Act, which was passed last year but is not yet in force, recordings of witnesses giving evidence in sexual abuse cases will now be provided to defence lawyers.
Police and sexual abuse experts say they are alarmed.
But defence lawyer Gary Gotlieb says being provided with copies of witness evidence will save time and taxpayer money.
Mr Gotlieb says concerns over security are unfounded because lawyers will continue to be vigilant when handling evidence.
Under the Evidence Act, which was passed last year but is not yet in force, recordings of witnesses giving evidence in sexual abuse cases will now be provided to defence lawyers.
Police and sexual abuse experts say they are alarmed.
But defence lawyer Gary Gotlieb says being provided with copies of witness evidence will save time and taxpayer money.
Mr Gotlieb says concerns over security are unfounded because lawyers will continue to be vigilant when handling evidence.
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