Rape on Trial

Rape on Trial was first published in 1987 and investigates the impact of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 1976, and the treatment of rape victims by the courts in the United Kingdom. It uses extracts from trials and examines issues such as anonymity provisions, the victim's previous sexual history, responsibility for victimization, the validity of her complaint, and defense strategies. The book also includes a critical discussion of sentencing for rape and new proposals for legislative and procedural change. It is relevant to current times and will interest students of law, criminology, sociology, and concerned citizens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 201 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1987, Rape on Trial delves into the profound impact of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 1976, and explores the treatment of rape victims by the courts in the United Kingdom. Extensive excerpts from trials are utilized, allowing the author to examine in detail various aspects of the legal proceedings. These include the practical implementation of anonymity provisions, the extent to which victims' past sexual history is brought up in court, the extent to which they are held responsible for their victimization, the ways in which their complaints are challenged in court, and the defense strategies employed to portray them as legitimate victims. Additionally, the book includes a critical discussion of the contentious issue of sentencing for rape, as well as innovative proposals for legislative and procedural reform. Remarkably relevant to contemporary times, this book holds immense interest for students of law, criminology, sociology, and concerned citizens alike.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032332185