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The article examines the impact of victim-blaming on rape trials and the necessity for law reform to protect complainants' testimonies.

Taking Fuel From the Fire: Regulating the Introduction of Rape Myth Infused and Irrelevant Evidence About Complainants in Rape Trials

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The article examines the impact of victim-blaming on rape trials and the necessity for law reform to protect complainants' testimonies.
Analyzing the impact of stereotypical attitudes in rape trials.
Considering legal reforms in Ireland related to evidence rules.
Discussing interventions like juror education to address biases.
Highlighting the role of prejudicial evidence in influencing jury perceptions.
Arguing for reform in evidence rules to prevent irrelevant evidence about complainants.

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This article explores evidence regulation in rape trials, aiming to reduce victim-blaming and bias against complainants.

Susan Leahy (2026) studied this question.

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