Liars who cry rape strike at the heart of our justice system | Mail Online

windynights · 2009-07-22T14:24:31+00:00

"What he could have gone on to say is that liars strike at the very heart of our justice system. Judges now need proper powers to sentence them." And what could be added is that we need judges to publicly address the situation in their summations and publicly dress down those found guilty of such outrageous behaviour.

jay76 · 2009-07-22T14:35:18+00:00

I start by saying I largely agree with this article.

I also think there is a question that would need answering before we adopt this approach outright: if a person's claim of being raped is unprovable and gets dismissed from court, does that automatically make them a liar?

I'm assuming another trial would need to be held to prove that they are making an untrue allegation?

Because if not, those who have been raped might think twice before making even legitimate claims.

(Forgive me if there is already a legal construct in place already that I am unaware of.)

nuuur32 · 2009-07-22T19:59:16+00:00

In computers there is a lock mechanism used to address issues like this. Or think of it like a shipping vessel (at the Panama canal) where once the ship is in place, the entry way is sealed and the area is flooded. At that point the ship has no choice but to move up (or down).

Maybe the courts could hand out a "right to sex" certificate. You can get it notarized too. The point is it has to be a life or death certificate. If you get hurt or injured, too bad, you signed away your rights to accuse whether falsely or truthfully.

It sounds dangerous but the option should be there. In certain circumstances it might be appropriate. Why not let the people choose?

Title	Liars who cry rape strike at the heart of our justice system \| Mail Online
Author	PierceHarlan
Upvotes	10
Comments	9
Date	July 22, 2009 1:37 PM UTC (16 years ago)
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