You've actually just pointed out one of the biggest problems that isn't addressed by our justice system, most of the times it will be his word against her word, so beyond reasonable doubt is very hard to reach. But think further about what kind of society you create when rapists.
Some of these ideas seem sound but I wonder how they'd work in practice. Would you stop accusers from being cross-examined? Or pressed on issues? And just for rape cases? This would need to be worked out very carefully so a fair trial could still happen.
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It's not about not cross-examining someone or pressing them on issues, it's about what you can and can't do - some of the tactics I've seen lawyers use are just straight up meant to traumatize a victim as much as possible.
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