That a complainant’s past sexual conduct is irrelevant in a rape trial was among the key issues discussed at a seminar, “Gender Based Violence: Challenges and Institutional Responses,” organised by The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy and the U.S. Consulate, Chennai, on Friday.
Responding to a key question raised by N. Ram, Member, Board of Management, The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy, on the concept of ‘Rape Shield’, Denice Labertew, Director, Advocacy, California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, said the past sexual conduct of the complainant cannot be used against her when a rape trial is on.
Source : The Hindu, CHENNAI, December 7, 2013
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