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lokken · 13 Jan 2007, 15:57

What should happen is that if a woman has made a false claim previously, it should be mentioned at a future rape trial if she is involved. Such evidence would be prejudicial (although not insurmountable) to the prosecution case and we are in a position for justice to be done. I don't see how keeping a record of it is wrong, as long as it isn't made public if the case never reaches trial although maybe we are into the realms of 'wasting police time'. Obviously if it does reach trial, perjury can come into play.

I don't think we should create witchhunts, it doesn't help anyone.

13 Jan 2007, 15:57	#3
lokken BlueTuba Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 6,339	Re: Rape: should liers lose the right to anonymity? What should happen is that if a woman has made a false claim previously, it should be mentioned at a future rape trial if she is involved. Such evidence would be prejudicial (although not insurmountable) to the prosecution case and we are in a position for justice to be done. I don't see how keeping a record of it is wrong, as long as it isn't made public if the case never reaches trial although maybe we are into the realms of 'wasting police time'. Obviously if it does reach trial, perjury can come into play. I don't think we should create witchhunts, it doesn't help anyone. __________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."