It might interest you, and it might disgust others, but here is a link that posts regular updates from his trial that started today: http://gyazo.com/8154dc2ee393ffe218edff4d78c9e159 Again, apologies if anyone finds the post offensive.
I think you have got to be a little more careful in how you describe a rape and a conviction. The attrition rate is 9% that means reported attacks which have been investigated as a rape. The actual figure for a charge and a conviction is 60% it is a even higher success rate at trial. It is very important that correct figures are given to the public otherwise your spreading a urban myth that is very dangerous and untrue.
Fair enough Typical, I haven't researched it, I'd only been told it by someone whose understanding of statistics I trust. But perhaps it was me misinterpreting what I was told. Edit: Going to remove my previous post as its a bit silly, and like Typical said, no point spreading any (possibly ungrounded) statistics.
I agree Tewks. The content of the reported telephone conversation is quite sickening to read. Does anyone know what happened with Lee Hughes' arrest for a similar offense?
No I think you should keep it in. The whole point id people do think it's pointless reporting rapes Becuz the conviction rate is so poor. It's a myth. The public should know that rapes are taken v seriously and have many different legal conitations and are investigated by the most experienced and tactful cops in the station.
The case was due to be heard on the 21st March, but nothing seems to have happened. It may have been adjourned to a later date on application from either side or possibly the allegation is being reconsidered, or the charge amended. Strange there's been no word though.
Did I read it right - that one of the women was ' raped ' by the same two players in Rhyl last year ? It's not often you hear that a rape victim goes out for drink with their assailant after the attack. sorry folks - just realised I read it wrong - now realise the alleged offence was in last May - - but why the delay in the trial ?
Your an idiot. If the girl does not consent or is unable to consent that is rape. If the girl is intoxicated and unable to make decisions that a sober person can make then the court will consider the conduct of the accused as one of rape. No is no. Also unable to say no or communicate a decision is no. How many date rape cases are simarlar to this?
Not sure where you read that mate, but I agree with Typical shocked, regardless of what happened afterwards, if she was in no fit state to say no (or yes) then its classed as non-consensual sex.
It is very common for rapists to take their victims for a drink particualy those with money power and an ego. They will often offer money or a fleeting relationship anything to control the victim after the event, it plays better with a jury. The same tactic is used by grown ups on kids they abuse.
