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Scotcast · Wednesday · 26 min

What has changed in the way rape cases are heard?

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Why are so many men committing sex crimes?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p90gzq A High Court ruling last week changed how corroboration can be used in sexual offence cases. Many of Scotland's leading criminal defence lawyers believe this could risk the accused’s right to a fair trial. Edith Forrest KC talks to Martin Geissler about what has changed – and how that is impacting how cases are heard. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Why are so many men committing sex crimes?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p90gzq

A High Court ruling last week changed how corroboration can be used in sexual offence cases. Many of Scotland's leading criminal defence lawyers believe this could risk the accused’s right to a fair trial.

Edith Forrest KC talks to Martin Geissler about what has changed – and how that is impacting how cases are heard.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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