[Tom4784]

The way rape cases are carried out needs serious overhauling, as it stands the victim is put on trial just as much as the rapist and victim blaming is rife in the system. Too much bias and bull**** gets in the way of establishing one core fact that determines guilt or innocence, did the accused have consent? Everything else doesn't matter. It doesn't matter what the victim wore, what she had to drink, what she was doing prior to the crime happening, all that matters is consent and whether or not she gave it or was even in a position to give it.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

The way rape cases are carried out needs serious overhauling, as it stands the victim is put on trial just as much as the rapist and victim blaming is rife in the system. .

As much as would be bad enough, but victims seem to be treat even worse than the rapist..the system is a joke. Then when a rapist finally gets convicted..tends to be very short sentences. As god forbid we 'ruin the young mans life' or whatever

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

As much as would be bad enough, but victims seem to be treat even worse than the rapist..the system is a joke. Then when a rapist finally gets convicted..tends to be very short sentences. As god forbid we 'ruin the young mans life' or whatever

I've mentioned before on here about a rape case I sat through with a family member and this is so true. His barrister and all the witnesses brought up pretty much every sexual encounter she had ever had but previous complaints made about him plus cautions for violence against women were not allowed to be mentioned in court. After the case she always said she would tell anyone to not make a report of rape as its not worth it, she went through hell with the case and the **** she got of his family and friends.