Sexual assault complainants on the stand: a historical comparison of courtroom questioning

Because most cases of alleged sexual assault involve few sources of evidence, the complainant’s testimony is crucial. In line with empirical research findings, the way in which police question sexual assault complainants has evolved to ultimately maximise both the completeness and accuracy of eviden...

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Authors: Westera, Nina (Author) ; Zydervelt, Sarah (Author) ; Kaladelfos, Andy (Author) ; Zajac, Rachel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: [2017]
In: Psychology, crime & law
Year: 2017, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 15-31
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Eyewitness testimony
Courtroom questioning
Interviewing
Rape
Sexual offences