How Brittany Higgins put rape trials in the spotlight

ABC News Daily

In 2021, Brittany Higgins became known across Australia after she publicly alleged she'd been raped in an office at Parliament House. The man she accused, Bruce Lehrmann has always maintained his innocence. Today, criminologist Dr Rachael Burgin on why the focus has shifted to how our legal system is working now the charges have been dropped. Featured: Dr Rachael Burgin, criminology lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology and CEO, Rape & Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy