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Violence against women on UK trains is increasing – no wonder, when courts often seem more concerned about the ‘impact’ on perpetrators than their victims

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Omlettes · 17/08/2024 18:13

"The magistrate ruled “not guilty”. In summing up how he reached his decision, he explained that to be found guilty would have a huge impact on the man’s life, and while he was sure I intended to be reliable, there was a very real possibility that as I was pregnant I was in a heightened emotional state and could not be relied on to give an accurate account."

OMG this makes me furious.
What is wrong with judges in this country and how can they be held to account?
Clearcut blatant in your face Sexism. Its a judge fgs.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/aug/17/bystanders-save-women-sexual-assault-violence

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ErrolTheDragon · 17/08/2024 18:23

Bloody hell, wtf was that judge thinking? Casting doubt on the victim's testimony is appalling but presumably he also didn't take much notice of the witness either.

The vile subset of men who act like this should have their lives impacted.

Good advice on how to intervene safely.

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