The Minns government announces an overhaul of sexual assault trials aimed at reducing trauma experienced by complainants during court proceedings. The reporting across outlets says the changes focus on how evidence is given and how hearings are structured, drawing on reforms already used in related contexts.

The proposed approach is described as largely mirroring arrangements for child sexual assault complainants. That includes allowing pre-recorded evidence, rather than requiring a complainant to give testimony in the courtroom during the trial. The outlets frame the move as part of broader efforts to make the justice process less stressful for victims, while still ensuring the legal process can proceed.

While the outlets share the same core details, they emphasize different aspects of the reform package, such as its purpose (trauma reduction) and the specific mechanism (pre-recorded evidence) that distinguishes it from standard courtroom testimony.