Sexual History Evidence in Rape Trials Is the Jury Out by Charlotte Herriott Routledge Frontiers of Criminal Justice Series

This comprehensive academic resource examines the use of sexual history evidence in rape trials, presenting findings from the first mock jury dataset in England and Wales. It explores juror interpretation, deliberation processes, and the impact of rape myths on complainant credibility. Ideal for students and scholars of Criminal Law and Criminology, this text offers critical insights into evidential legitimacy and recommends policy changes based on comparative jurisdictional practices.