Two hundred years ago, rape was a capital crime and dealt with very severely. However, convictions were rare because of the nature of the questions that the women could be asked and the likelihood,…
Source: Women’s rights and rape; a breakthrough in 1811 and a lesson for 2016? – About1816
It does make you wonder indeed. The spirit of that judge should haunt some modern members of the judiciary.
Best wishes, Pete.
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