Sexual History Evidence and the Rape Trial

Joanne Conaghan (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 1529207827 / ISBN 13: 9781529207828

Published by Bristol University Press, 2023

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Sexual History Evidence and the Rape Trial | Joanne Conaghan (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2023 | Bristol University Press | EAN 9781529207828 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sexual History Evidence and the Rape Trial
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529207827
• ISBN 13: 9781529207828
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 13D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 336 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

The use of a rape victim’s sexual history as evidence attracted intense public attention after the acquittal of footballer Ched Evans in 2017. Set within the context of a criminal justice system widely perceived to be failing rape victims, the use of sexual history evidence remains a flashpoint of contention around rape law reform.

This accessible book mounts an important interrogation into the use of a victim’s sexual history as evidence in rape trials. Adopting a critical multidisciplinary perspective underpinned by feminist theory, the authors explore the role and significance of sexual history evidence in criminal justice responses to rape.

About the Authors

Joanne Conaghan is Professor of Law at the University of Bristol.

Yvette Russell is Senior Lecturer in Law and Feminist Theory at the University of Bristol.