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Tim Dornin

Push to let SA crime victims speak freely

South Australian law currently allows defence and prosecution to edit victim impact statements. (Kelly Barnes/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Victims of crime in South Australia may soon be able to speak freely in victim impact statements as the state government looks to prevent lawyers editing their words.

Under current rules, the defence and prosecution can make changes to remove material from the statements that may be inadmissible.

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