About this episode

The episode discusses the aftermath of a Nepal flood and the legal challenges faced by #MeToo victims with insights from human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson.

Wednesday Headlines:  Second missing Australian found after Nepal flood US launches fresh strikes on Iran  Australia pledges $600 million to tackle drug smuggling in the Pacific Hanson demands apology as political violence war of words escalates NSW to make drug testing at music festivals permanent Deep Dive: Nearly a decade after #MeToo exposed systemic sexual misconduct and sparked global reform, a powerful legal backlash is threatening survivors who dare to speak out.   Behind closed doors, the legal system is increasingly being used to muzzle victims, leaving the true extent of this intimidation hidden from the public.   In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt is joined by international human rights lawyer and advocate Jennifer Robinson to discuss her new documentary, Silenced, and how defamation laws are being weaponised against victims.   Find out where to watch Silenced: https://www.silenced-film.com/where-to-watch     Follow The Briefing:   TikTok:  @thebriefingpod   Instagram:  @thebriefingpodcast   YouTube:  @TheBriefingPodcast   See…

People in this episode

Host: Sacha Barbour Gatt

Guest: Jennifer Robinson

Topics covered

• Nepal flood
• Australia news
• drug smuggling
• political violence
• #MeToo
• defamation laws
• victim silencing

Keywords

• Nepal flood
• Australia
• drug smuggling
• #MeToo
• defamation laws
• victim silencing
• political violence
• Jennifer Robinson
• Silenced documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US, NSW

Books & works: Silenced

Places: Australia, Nepal

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