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Seminar: Rape Myths and Sexual Behaviour Evidence

A discussion about the Law Commission’s Consultation on Evidence in Sexual Offence Prosecutions.

About this event

Doughty Street Chambers, Russell-Cooke LLP and the Law Commission welcome you to a panel discussion about the Law Commission’s Consultation Paper proposals relating to how Criminal trials should address “rape myths” and sexual behaviour evidence. We would be delighted if you would join us for the discussion and for drinks afterwards.

The event will be chaired by Professor Penney Lewis, Law Commissioner for Criminal Law and with Martin Rackstraw, Russell-Cooke LLP, Ben Newton KC and Farrhat Arshad, Doughty Street Chambers.

Date and time

Thursday 21 September 2023

6pm – 8pm

Location

Doughty Street Chambers

How to register

Please register your place by filling out the registration form here.

Lecture / Talk Details

Type

Consultation events