Clause 1 - Rape
Sexual Offences Bill [Lords]
9:45 am
Ms Sally Keeble (Northampton North, Labour)
Would the hon. Gentleman not accept that a jury would make the decision based on the information presented to it? One problem with his amendments is that they make it possible to trail the victim's entire history and personal circumstances through the courts. Previous legislation has specifically sought to prevent that, as it is one of the big barriers to women pursuing prosecutions. However, the problem is clearly set out in the conditions included in his amendments.