Man cleared of rape because he was too drunk to realise which bed he was in.

err' it was mentioned on this thread HDS, and not by me, so why wouldn't anyone who wanted to comment on it ?

but in the long term, we need a campaign to change the legal/judicial situation. any ideas?

I'm agreeing with your cause, I just think if you want to attract maximum support to create maximum impact ( which after all is the object of the exercise isn't it?)then being inclusive is the way to go about it.

Coming across (even if you're not) as a hater of any section of society thank god will never be mainstream.

BrokenGirl I really feel for you. I can't imagine how traumatic this is for you. The system has let you down completely. Please don't feel that this is any way your fault.

A number of us will going on the march this weekend and I'm sure our thoughts will be with you. Please take care of yourself.

I don't think this is the thread to bring up your issue with the MWR march joeking.

just a thought...if the id of the rapist is known, is there any way of publicising that with no legal ramifications for the publicists?

"EngelbertFustianMcSlinkydog Wed 02-Mar-11 13:00:41
The system is not set up to support you, sadly, BrokenGirl but there are people on here who believe you - lots of us are going to London to march and demand an end to male violence against women and children - I will be thinking of you."

How about ALL violence against women and children

RossettiConfetti,i feel at a lose,no one has answers no one seems to be able to say they can help, my phones silent,the police have not even bothered to call me. i dont understand what you mean when you say you have written to the attorney general? do you mean regarding this? is there anything they can do to help me? im sorry if im sounding desperate but thats how i feel,im at a lose at what to do,i just need some guidence, i cant except that this is it.
engelbert im so sorry to hear that you have been through the terror of being raped,i hope you were lucky to get justice against the evil person who did that to you

of course the jury should never sleep straight in their beds after betraying you like that. you are doing really well at looking after yourself and your little girl through this. Is there anyone you could go and stay with to get a break from where you live? it might give you a bit of space to think what you want to do next.

BrokenGirl, I feel so so so outraged on your behalf. What that evil monster has done is beyond the pale, and I am seriously impressed by your strength and courageousness in taking it all the way to court.

I have written to the Attorney General, and if anyone else knows anything I can do to add my voice of protest I will do it. I live overseas, but would come back to the UK and protest on the streets if it would help.

Perhaps it's too soon, but have you considered telling your story (with names changed, for legal reasons as well as personal) to a reputable newspaper like The Guardian? Perhaps that could help add to a campaign to reform rape laws and the justice system?

thank you for all taking time out to reply back to me,i really appreciate it

Thank you to all of you for taking time to talk to me,i really appreciate it

sorry, x-posted the bit about Rape Crisis.

im currently in contact with a girl from rape crisis,shes coming tomorrow to my house as im not doing good with leaving it at the moment and now im not more so as he lives in the same town as me. This is just a living nightmare,i cant get answers,the only one im getting is that the case is now closed and i have to move on,i cant move on, i cant except that hes now free after what he did to me,i held on to that one word...guilty,for so many months,i feel angry at the police,they could have done more for me in court,from the word go when this all started they painted me a picture of just how evil he is,the police wanted to move me out the county for my protection after my windows were all put through one night when me and my baby girl were inside.He also offered me money through a 3rd party to drop the charges,none of this was used in court,no one would listen to me when i pleaded with them to bring up everything they had on him. My injurys alone should have been enough and the fact that i made myself clear that i was not consenting to it that night,the jury should be ashamed

so sorry to hear your story BrokenGirl. And very much hoping you are getting all the support you need. obv. Rape Crisis may be helpful. I think I'm speaking for everyone here to offer unconditional support to you through this horrible experience. Can we do anything to help you?

The injustice in the OP is bad enough, but how the hell was your monster found innocent BG ? I thought the law had been changed and they could bring up previous convictions now.

Dittany is right, www.rapecrisis.org.uk/
are excellent.

Diffany you are so right justice is lie .