Knee-Jerk Bail Reforms Will Impact Innocent Men

The demand to do more to protect vulnerable women is understandable. But there’s also a price we pay for knee-jerk responses.

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By Bettina Arndt

5/1/2024Updated: 5/1/2024

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People everywhere are calling for something to be done following the tragic death of Molly Ticehurst at the hands of her ex-partner who was out on bail facing various domestic and sexual violence allegations.

Bettina Arndt

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Bettina Arndt is an Australian writer and social commentator on gender issues. She was the country’s first sex therapist and feminist, before focusing on men’s rights. She has authored several books and has written for major newspaper titles, magazines, and has featured regularly on television. She received the Order of Australia in 2020 for her work in promoting gender equity through advocacy for men. Find her online at her blog, BettinaArndt.substack.com.

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