[Opinion] In sexual assault, is the right to silence wrong?

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In sexual assault, is the right to silence wrong?

Cases like Lehrmann’s come down to the credibility of the people involved and whatever can be gleaned from the broader circumstances. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) Sexual assault victims give evidence in court, but alleged perpetrators don’t have to. Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case shows why that needs to change, says KELLY SAUNDERS. There has been much analysis and praise of Justice Michael Lee’s recent judgement in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamatio…