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    Damning report of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in court

    By David Pike2 Mins Read
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    Damning report of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in court

    Damning report of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in court

    Victim-survivors in England and Wales cross-examined about alcohol consumption and what they were wearing, charity Victim Support finds.

    Three-quarters of survivors of sexual violence are subjected to rape myths during cross-examination, such as being asked what they were wearing or if they were out for revenge, according to research.

    A report by the charity Victim Support said the court process was re-traumatising victims, with one telling researchers: “You’re a piece of meat being pulled through the court system.”

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    The court process

    One-third of victims were asked what they did to stop the offence while it was happening. Suggesting the CPS and society at large has a problem with rape victims.

    One-third faced accusations that pursuing justice was a way of seeking revenge. One-third experienced questions about their alcohol consumption or substance use. 15% faced questions about what they were wearing. 12% faced accusations that the incident was just regretful or bad sex.

    Half of the cases in legal news that were analysed were adjourned, some up to four times, often at the last minute, with no explanation.

    Lengthy waits of up to 11 months persisted at sentencing and, even when there was a guilty verdict, offenders who lived close to survivors were sometimes not remanded in custody. 

    Three-quarters of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in court

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/10/three-quarters-of-sexual-violence-survivors-subjected-to-myths-in-court

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    David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

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