In light of ongoing concerns about the treatment of survivors, Rape Trials in England and Wales critically examines court responses to rape and sexual assault.
Olivia Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University, UK. Olivia has co-convened the British Sociological Association’s Violence Against Women Study Group and is working with women involved in prostitution at the Rahab Project.
Chapter 1. Introduction: Setting the Scene.- Chapter 2. Rape Trial Practicalities: Delays, Special Measures & the Survivors’ Experience.- Chapter 3. Rape Myths & ‘Rational’ Ideals in Sex Offence Trials.- Chapter 4. Sexual History Evidence in Rape Trials.- Chapter 5. Stereotypes & Adversarial Justice in Rape Trials.- Chapter 6. Cross-Examination, Fair Trial & Survivor Justice in Rape.- Chapter 7. Where Next? Conclusions & Considerations for the Future of Rape Justice.