Editorial: NZ's sexual violence court process needs an overhaul

PremiumEditorialEditorialNZ Herald1 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readChief victims adviser Ruth Money is calling for changes to how juries operate in sexual violence trials. Photo / George HeardChief victims adviser Ruth Money is calling for changes to how juries operate in sexual violence trials. Photo / George HeardJuries are a cornerstone of our democracy.Twelve randomly selected citizens hear the evidence in a criminal trial, decide on the facts and deliver a verdict on whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charges.

However, the Government’s chief victims adviser Ruth Money argues .