What’s the real
story behind Louise Nicholas’ claims of gang rape by policemen?
What allowed her to
bring her darkest and most
harrowing secrets into
the harsh light of public opinion?
The ‘Louise Nicholas’ trial - as it became known - was one of the most far-reaching, pivotal and politically important court cases in the last decade. In 2007 Random House published Louise Nicholas: My
Story,
the explosive true story behind
the headlines, told by Louise Nicholas
and investigative reporter Philip
Kitchin, who first broke the story.
It became an instant bestseller and continued the public conversation
about the treatment of rape survivors in New Zealand.
In this new edition both
Louise and Philip have updated and enhanced the original book
outlining all that has happened over the last seven years.
Louise
Nicholas: My Story tells the sad story of a teenager
whose abuse by policemen first began
when she was a 13-year-old and continued throughout her teens. It is a
rare insight into the life of a woman who
suffered both child abuse and gang rape by policemen but who stood up bravely in the face of intense public scrutiny to ensure that
justice was done.
Written with award-winning journalist Philip Kitchin, whose investigations into police
actions led to the establishment of Operation Austin My Story is also a textbook example
of excellence in investigative journalism - the dogged pursuit of a story that was being covered up by
many parties.
Louise
Nicholas: My Story is
a fascinating read with wider implications for the way police and rape trials are viewed in this country
both then and now. It
is a potent reminder of how much our societal
values have changed, the progress that has
been made in the treatment
of rape survivors and their families, and how far we still have to go to ensure justice.
Louise’s story rocked New Zealand’s
police and justice systems to their cores, her case sparked the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into Police
conduct with the police accepting the Commission’s findings in full.
Louise Nicholas: My Story
By Louise Nicholas
RRP: $39.99 - Random House
Footnote:
TVNZ have announced the docu/drama based on
Louise’s life will be screened on Sunday 17 August at 8.30pm..
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