What the Harvey Weinstein case can teach us about a complainant-centred process - The Mail & Guardian

Weinstein, a once powerful Hollywood mogul, was found guilty of two felony sex crimes. Almost 100 women came forward, and six women testified at his trial, although he only faced criminal charges in connection with two of them. These women and their experiences were placed at the centre of this case. Their collective accounts were used to establish a pattern of behaviour over time.

It simply recognises that we need to do more to tilt the patriarchal imbalance. It simply recognises that to tackle the pervasive nature of gender-based violence, the voices of complainants must be central. It is their protection and their support that is critical in instilling faith and trust in systems that have been established to tackle gender-based violence. This is the only way we can genuinely and meaningfully tackle gender-based violence.

The Weinstein verdict shows what is possible when due process unfolds. We believed those women, we supported them, we understood their difficulties and their pain. This was not because we didn’t want due process, but because we wanted the litmus test on audi alteram, bias and evidence to unfold. It did. And it will for all those accused.

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