1. Tariq's Trial part 1

Season One: Rape on TrialThis is the first of two introductory episodes taking us straight to the heart of this season's topic; the investigation and prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.We're in court for the trial of Tariq who is charged with rape and false imprisonment. It's a case that, according to the mainstream narrative, has little chance of resulting in convictions: one person's word against another's; no forensic evidence; no injuries; delayed report; young, black complainant; a defendant claiming consent and that the allegation was prompted by regret and embarrassment on the complainant's part.Join me, Dr Candida Saunders, in the public gallery of a Crown Court somewhere in England & Wales to watch real proceedings in a real rape trial. Let's see for ourselves what really happens.**Listener discretion is advised**If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit our website https://criminaljusticeinaction.com for information about help and support.Criminal Justice in Action is a Scrutiny Media production.Researched, written and presented by Dr Candida Saunders.Music: Hopeless Waltz by Alena Smirnova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.