Cross-examination limits protect victims from character and sexual-history questioning when consent is in issue in sexual-offence prosecutions. Cross-examination may test a witness's veracity, establish identity and position in life, or impeach credit by affecting character, even if answers may ... Summary
Cross-examination limits protect victims from character and sexual-history questioning when consent is in issue in sexual-offence prosecutions.
Cross-examination may test a witness's veracity, establish identity and position in life, or impeach credit by affecting character, even if answers may incriminate the witness or expose the witness to a penalty or forfeiture. Where consent is in issue in specified sexual-offence prosecutions or attempts, the victim's general immoral character or previous sexual experience cannot be used to prove consent or the quality of consent.
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