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AIBU to question reversing the burden of proof in VAWG cases

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Itcanonlyhelp · 17/05/2026 15:20

Would it be unreasonable to deal with VAWG by believing women. So that a man could be convicted on her say so. So long as he was not able to prove he was elsewhere. His burden of proof.
This could redress the power imbalance, take dangerous men off the street, and dramatically reduce sexual assaults.
A small number of men might be innocent but is that worth the price of the advantages of increasing successful valid prosecutions.

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Anotherdayofrain · 17/05/2026 15:23

That kicks out the whole foundation of British criminal law though?

Thisismetooaswell · 17/05/2026 15:23

You can't be serious? So a bitter ex makes a claim against a man and he will be convicted on her say so. That's a terrible suggestion

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