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"The magistrate ruled “not guilty”. In summing up how he reached his decision, he explained that to be found guilty would have a huge impact on the man’s life, and while he was sure I intended to be reliable, there was a very real possibility that as I was pregnant I was in a heightened emotional state and could not be relied on to give an accurate account."

WTF

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/17/bystanders-save-women-sexual-assault-violence
#Magistrates #SexualAssault #UKlaw #CourtSystem #LegalSystem #ViolenceAgainstWomen #Misogyny

Yes, bystanders can save women from sexual assault. But I know first-hand that’s not always enough

Violence against women on UK trains is increasing – no wonder, when courts often seem more concerned about the ‘impact’ on perpetrators than their victims, says author Alexandra Heminsley

The Guardian