Australia: Mother Convicted of Killing Children Pardoned After 20 Years

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The Spin

Narrative A

The pardoning and releasing of Folbigg deliver a resounding message that Australia's judicial system is fully capable of serving justice, demonstrating that the rule of law is a cornerstone of the country's democracy.

Narrative B

The Folbigg case is just the latest miscarriage of justice to be acknowledged in Australia, reinforcing the need to establish a statutory body to investigate wrongful conviction claims instead of relying on inefficient and expensive ad hoc commissions of inquiry.


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