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** {{Box}} Character ''of accused'' not admissible unless accused put his character in issue (see [[Character of Accused]]) | ** {{Box}} Character ''of accused'' not admissible unless accused put his character in issue (see [[Character of Accused]]) | ||
** {{Box}} Character ''of victim'' presumed not relevant unless "probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect" (see [[Character of Non-Accused Persons]]) | ** {{Box}} Character ''of victim'' presumed not relevant unless "probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect" (see [[Character of Non-Accused Persons]]) | ||
* {{Box}} Leading Question (on ''examination-in-chief'' only) | * {{Box}} Leading Question (on ''examination-in-chief'' only) | ||
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Revision as of 09:23, 15 February 2019
Generally
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On Sexual Assault Cases
- Prior Sexual History
- ☐ Sexual contact with anyone, except contact at issue in trial
- Sexual Assault Myths
- Failure of the complainant to "fight back"
- Failure of the complainant to "scream" or "call for help"
- Failure of the complainant to report the assault in a timely manner
On Calling Counter-Evidence
- Failure to confront opposing witness with counter-story (Rule in Browne v Dunn)