Sex crime laws to be extended after vote despite fears from lawyers

63daddy · 2025-09-17T19:33:07+00:00

“Perhaps the most troubling aspect of Rape Shield laws is their potential to exclude relevant evidence that might help exonerate a defendant. “

Georgetown Law

There should be no such thing as rape shield laws. The same due process standards should apply to all allegations. Those accused of rape deserve the same due process rights and rules of evidence that people accused of other crimes are afforded.

(https://www.law.georgetown.edu/american-criminal-law-review/aclr-online/volume-57/rape-shield-not-rape-force-field-a-textualist-argument-for-limiting-the-scope-of-the-federal-rape-shield-law/

dougpschyte · 2025-09-18T05:53:35+00:00

Imagine you've been falsely accused of a sex crime. And evidence which would have exonerated you was hidden under 'rape shield' laws.

Then, you face this..

https://theconversation.com/the-uk-government-is-considering-mandatory-chemical-castration-for-sex-offenders-its-an-ethical-and-legal-minefield-257795

Needless to say, applies to males only. No plans to sterilise any of the tsunami of female teacher pdf files.

dougpschyte · 2025-09-18T05:26:35+00:00

https://theconversation.com/the-uk-government-is-considering-mandatory-chemical-castration-for-sex-offenders-its-an-ethical-and-legal-minefield-257795

False accusation and subsequent conviction for rape because evidence was hidden under 'rape shield' laws are shaping up to have pretty serious consequences for men in the UK.

griii2 · 2025-09-18T09:49:18+00:00

Victims wouldn't need rape shield laws if actual evidence, not just "she said," were required as proof of someone's guilt.

griii2 · 2025-09-18T09:47:34+00:00

The article is paywalled. We need more information. How come this is not a main topic, at least on this sub?

PastDifficulty7 · 2025-09-18T13:57:05+00:00

I don't get why this sub is down on rape shield laws. Rape shield laws codify what should be understood as a basic rule of evidence: only information that is relevant to a trial should be discussed in court. Our histories of consensual sex with 3rd parties has no bearing on whether the accused violated my consent.

Title	Sex crime laws to be extended after vote despite fears from lawyers
Author	Solid_Winner_9195
Upvotes	87
Comments	15
Date	September 17, 2025 7:01 PM UTC (10 months ago)
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