Rape on Trial

19. Kevin's Trial part 3

In this, the final part of Kevin's trial for indecent assault on a male under 14, we hear from the defendant himself, followed by judge's directions and counsels' closing speeches. We also see the jury grapple with the standard of proof and what it means to be 'sure' of guilt. The research behind Rape on Trial also features in our book: Doak et al, Cross-examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials (BUP 2025).  https://amzn.to/49oVqG2 [https://amzn.to/49oVqG2] This is an Amazon affiliate link which pays me a small commission.  If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit our website https://criminaljusticeinaction.com for information about help and support. Music: Hopeless Waltz by Alena Smirnova. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

18. Kevin's Trial part 2

We're back in Crown Court for the second part of Kevin's trial. Kevin faces a single count of indecent assault of a male for an act that, if committed today, would constitute rape--oral rape. Today, we see cross-examination of Paul, the complainant in the case, and the remainder of the prosecution's evidence. The research behind Rape on Trial also features in our book: Doak et al, Cross-examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials (BUP 2025).  https://amzn.to/49oVqG2 [https://amzn.to/49oVqG2] This is an Amazon affiliate link which pays me a small commission.  If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit our website https://criminaljusticeinaction.com for information about help and support. Music: Hopeless Waltz by Alena Smirnova. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

17. Kevin's Trial part 1

Another Crown Court somewhere in England & Wales; another rape trial. One that isn't, technically, a rape trial. And one that the mainstream tends to avoid on the basis that cases like this are "different". Why? Because this is a male rape case. And it involves a complainant who, while an adult when the case is reported, investigated, and tried, was a child at the material time. The research behind Rape on Trial also features in our book: Doak et al, Cross-examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials (BUP 2025).  https://amzn.to/49oVqG2 [https://amzn.to/49oVqG2] This is an Amazon affiliate link which pays me a small commission.  If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit our website https://criminaljusticeinaction.com for information about help and support. Music: Hopeless Waltz by Alena Smirnova. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

15. Omar's Trial

We're back in court for Omar's trial, a case involving a so-called 'real rape'. We see prosecuting counsel's opening speech followed by a dramatic turn. The research behind Rape on Trial also features in our book: Doak et al, Cross-examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials (BUP 2025).  https://amzn.to/49oVqG2 [https://amzn.to/49oVqG2] This is an Amazon affiliate link which pays me a small commission.  If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit our website https://criminaljusticeinaction.com for information about help and support. Music: Hopeless Waltz by Alena Smirnova. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

14. Patrick's Trial part 3

In the dramatic conclusion of Patrick's rape trial, we hear the defence case, prosecution and defence closing speeches through to the jury's verdict. We examine what makes, or perhaps, what does not make for an effective closing in a rape case and what happens when defence counsel relies on the very rape myths the jury has just been warned against. The research behind Rape on Trial also features in our book: Doak et al, Cross-examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials (BUP 2025).  https://amzn.to/49oVqG2 [https://amzn.to/49oVqG2] This is an Amazon affiliate link which pays me a small commission.  If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit our website https://criminaljusticeinaction.com for information about help and support. Music: Hopeless Waltz by Alena Smirnova. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.