The (in)significance of genital injury in rape and sexual assault.

Abstract:

:The forensic significance of genital injury following rape and sexual assault has been the subject of considerable academic and research interest, in terms of the contribution it may provide to the body of evidence in criminal proceedings. This essay takes a critical look at such research, in the context of modern understandings of what actually constitutes rape and sexual assault. Written from the author's perspective as a forensic physician practising in Scotland, it illustrates the fascinating interface between medical evidence and the legal system.

journal_name

J Forensic Leg Med

authors

Walker G

doi

10.1016/j.jflm.2015.06.007

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2015-08-01 00:00:00

pages

173-8

eissn

1752-928X

issn

1878-7487

pii

S1752-928X(15)00118-3

journal_volume

34

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