Laws of Life 26.05.15

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Suellen Sheehan discusses the sentencing of her convicted rapist Bob Hewitt and her outrage that he should be allowed to go home, instead of sitting in jail, pending his leave to appeal. Also Suellen opens up about how the rape on her as a child has affected her life, relationships and sex life . The issue of appeals is discussed. Also Karen Zoid tells us about her latest English album and the song she wrote for all rape victims in South Africa.

26 May 2015 English South Africa Society & Culture Garry Hertzberg

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