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jhameiaRape myths to be challenged in court by prosecutors.
Other myths include victim provoke rape by the way they dress, rape is a crime of passion and if the victim did not scream then it was not rape.
Revised policy guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service pledges it will not allow such stereotypes to influence its decisions and told prosecutors to dispel such attitudes when in the courtroom.
Other myths to be challenged are the way a victim acts proves whether she was raped or not, victims cry rape if they regret having sex or want revenge, only gay men are raped and prostitutes cannot be raped.
A Home Office-commissioned poll revealed earlier this month that two-fifths of the public believe that a woman should be held at least partly responsible for being sexually assaulted or raped if she was flirting with the man before the attack.
Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, said: "Prosecutors are under a constant duty to keep up with the law and social attitudes. This is especially so when handling cases of rape and domestic violence, which present us with many issues to be aware of when dealing with victims. The feedback from the consultation has been invaluable and we will continue to work to improve the service we offer."
Fantastic.
Just freaking amazing.
via Cara from the Curvature
Other myths include victim provoke rape by the way they dress, rape is a crime of passion and if the victim did not scream then it was not rape.
Revised policy guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service pledges it will not allow such stereotypes to influence its decisions and told prosecutors to dispel such attitudes when in the courtroom.
Other myths to be challenged are the way a victim acts proves whether she was raped or not, victims cry rape if they regret having sex or want revenge, only gay men are raped and prostitutes cannot be raped.
A Home Office-commissioned poll revealed earlier this month that two-fifths of the public believe that a woman should be held at least partly responsible for being sexually assaulted or raped if she was flirting with the man before the attack.
Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, said: "Prosecutors are under a constant duty to keep up with the law and social attitudes. This is especially so when handling cases of rape and domestic violence, which present us with many issues to be aware of when dealing with victims. The feedback from the consultation has been invaluable and we will continue to work to improve the service we offer."
Fantastic.
Just freaking amazing.
via Cara from the Curvature