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In Germany, victims of a crime can participate in the court process as Private Accessory Prosecutors. How does that work and what happens if there are multiple victims?

The High Court of Australia is about to hear a case that asks big questions about families and parentage. And Private Accessory Prosecutors, the role of victims in German courts and trials.

The High Court of Australia is about to hear a case that asks big questions about families and parentage. And Private Accessory Prosecutors, the role of victims in German courts and trials.

Legally speaking who is a parent? The High Court of Australia is to hear a case commenced by a sperm donor known as Robert.

From the age of twelve Tara Schultz was groomed by a much older man, sexually abused and became addicted to drugs. Now 31 she survived, sought justice through the courts and has completed a university degree.

From the age of twelve Tara Schultz was groomed by a much older man, sexually abused and became addicted to drugs. Now 31 she survived, sought justice through the courts and has completed a university degree.

From the age of twelve Tara Schultz was groomed by a much older man, sexually abused and became addicted to drugs. Now 31 she survived, sought justice through the courts and has completed a university degree.

Mandatory rehabilitation for children and young people with serious substance abuse problems is being debated in both South Australia and Victoria.

Mandatory rehabilitation for children and young people with serious substance abuse problems is being debated in both South Australia and Victoria.

Should drug or alcohol addicted children be forced into secure rehabilitation centres? It's an idea being debated in both South Australia and Victoria.