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The aim is to explore how legal reforms can minimize prejudicial evidence impacting complainants' testimony in rape trials.

April 10, 2026Open Access

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 aim is to explore how legal reforms can minimize prejudicial evidence impacting complainants' testimony in rape trials.
Analyzed the effects of stereotypes on victim credibility during rape trials.
Reviewed existing legal frameworks and evidence rules in Ireland.
Proposed reforms to evidence rules regarding admission of sexual experience evidence.
Identified that prejudicial evidence significantly influences juror perceptions of victims.
Reforms could potentially improve the fairness of trials by reducing victim-blaming anecdotal evidence.
Highlighting the necessity of law reform alongside social awareness initiatives for better trial outcomes.

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This article examines how legal reform can reduce prejudicial evidence in rape trials, addressing victim-blaming stereotypes.

Susan Leahy (2026) studied this question.

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