False Allegations of Rape

Cambridge Law Journal, Vol. 65, p. 128-158, 2006

31 Pages Posted: 23 Mar 2009 Last revised: 2 Oct 2010

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Philip Rumney

University of the West of England

Date Written: 2006

Abstract

This article considers a range of policy and legal issues associated with false rape allegations. It examines studies on the recording of rape complaints carried out in England, Scotland, the United States and several other countries. It also critically examines the approach of legal scholarship and the UK Parliament to the problem of false rape allegations. Finally, the article considers several proposals for reform within the criminal justice system.

Keywords: rape, false allegations, victims, police, criminal justice policy

Suggested Citation

Rumney, Philip, False Allegations of Rape (2006). Cambridge Law Journal, Vol. 65, p. 128-158, 2006, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1366225

Philip Rumney (Contact Author)

University of the West of England ( email )

Frenchay Campus
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Bristol, BS16 1QY
United Kingdom

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