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REDRESSING THE BALANCE
Cross-Examination in Rape and Sexual Offence Trials
A Pre-Legislative Consultation Document

Contents

Foreword

Executive Summary

Introduction

Principles

Cross-examination by the Accused in Person
Options for Change:
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4

Scope of the Rule Against Self-representation
Giving Notice to the Accused
Responsibility of the Legal Representative
Legal Aid
Identifying a Lawyer for the Court to Appoint
Precognition

Evidence of Sexual History and Character
The Nature of Sexual Offences
Myths and Prejudices
The Current Law
Criticisms of the Current Law

Proposals for Change
Relevance and Probative Value
Preventing Evidence being Misused
Applications and Reasons in Writing
Trial within a Trial
The Crown Exemption
Special Defence of Consent
Previous Convictions of Accused

Annexes
A. Summary of Questions
B. Extract from Canadian Criminal Code

On-line questionnaire

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