Review finds 97% of NSW sexual assault cases prosecuted fairly, despite judge’s concerns about ‘meritless’ cases

Review follows rare spat between top prosecutors and judges, the latter suggesting a lack of rational interrogation' over sexual assault allegations

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An audit of sexual assault prosecutions in New South Wales in the wake of a judge's criticisms that meritless" rape accusations were being prosecuted has found no systemic issues.

The review, which was undertaken by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and ordered by its top prosecutor - Sally Dowling - found 97% of its sexual assault cases heard over an eight-month period last year met the required standards to prosecute.

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