The Use of Sexual History Evidence and ‘sensitive Private Data’ in Scottish Sexual Offences Trials
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Based at the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Research Alliance to End Violence against women and their children (MAEVe) is a network of interdisciplinary researchers focused on addressing the complex problem of violence against women and their children. MAEVe strives to make a difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities through collaboration and participatory research co-designed with survivors.
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The March MAEVe Seminar, features Professor Sharon Cowan presenting on "The Use of Sexual History Evidence and ‘sensitive Private Data’ in Scottish Sexual Offences Trials"
The paper presents findings from a recently completed research project, funded by the Scottish Government, on how rape complainers’ sensitive private data is used in rape and attempted rape trials in Scotland. The project assessed how ‘rape shield’ legislation, which governs whether such evidence can be introduced in sexual offences trials, is working in practice.
Please direct all enquires to the organiser at: maeve-admin@unimelb.edu.au.
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