The trial of Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins – an accusation he strenuously denies – will not see a court room again, and a verdict will never be reached.

It leaves both parties in limbo, and already there is rampant speculation that civil lawsuits could be filed.

But the end of the prosecution raises concerning questions about our justice system, the media and who is put at risk when an allegation of sexual assault reaches the inside of a courtroom.

Today, contributing editor of The Monthly Rachel Withers on an unacceptable risk to those seeking justice.

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Guest: Contributing editor of The Monthly, Rachel Withers.

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