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In granting bail,
Justice Geoffrey Bellew said one of the girls, who was three at the time of the alleged offence, had no recollection of it and "vague memories of youth" despite a 21-page statement.
He said the reliability of the complainant would probably be an issue and
there were concerns about whether both girls were "coached" by an adult in making the claims.
"It is clear to me that the matters to which I have referred to will be a substantial issue in the proceedings brought against the applicant," Justice Bellew said.
"It is difficult to accept the crown submission that [the] crown case is strong."
Justice Bellew noted that Spedding was investigated over the alleged offences nearly 30 years ago and never charged.
He said Spedding becoming a person of interest in William's disappearance
had "revived" the prior allegations.
Justice Bellew pointed out further shortcomings in the crown case including that it had no transcript of an interview with Spedding from the investigation in the 1980s.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-19/william-spedding-granted-bail-in-supreme-court/6558628