Sexual History Evidence and the Rape Trial A Multidisciplinary Critique
The use of a rape victim’s sexual history as evidence attracted intense public attention after the acquittal of footballer Ched Evans in 2017. Set within the context of a criminal justice system widely perceived to be failing rape victims, the use of sexual history evidence remains a flashpoint of c...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Bristol
Bristol University Press
2023, ©2023
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| Summary: | The use of a rape victim’s sexual history as evidence attracted intense public attention after the acquittal of footballer Ched Evans in 2017. Set within the context of a criminal justice system widely perceived to be failing rape victims, the use of sexual history evidence remains a flashpoint of contention around rape law reform. This accessible book mounts an important interrogation into the use of a victim’s sexual history as evidence in rape trials. Adopting a critical multidisciplinary perspective underpinned by feminist theory, the authors explore the role and significance of sexual history evidence in criminal justice responses to rape. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 225 pages |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5292-0784-2 978-1-5292-0785-9 |