Rape Trials in England and Wales

1. Introduction: Setting the Scene
Olivia Smith

2. Rape Trial Practicalities: Delays, Special Measures, and the Survivors’ Experience
Olivia Smith

3. Rape Myths and ‘Rational’ Ideals in Sex Offence Trials
Olivia Smith

4. Sexual History Evidence in Rape Trials
Olivia Smith

5. Stereotypes and Adversarial Justice in Rape Trials
Olivia Smith

6. Cross-examination, Fair Trial, and Survivor Justice in Rape
Olivia Smith

7. Where Next? Conclusions and Considerations for the Future of Rape Justice
Olivia Smith

Nyckelord: Criminology and Criminal Justice, Victimology, Juries and Criminal Trials, Gender, Sexuality and Law, Criminal Justice, Ethnicity, Class, Gender and Crime, Sexual Offending