The Current Rape Shield Provisions in Canadian Courts Specify That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The current rape shield provisions in Canadian courts specify that:

• A)A woman's prior sexual history cannot be introduced in court.
• B)A woman's prior sexual history is admissible evidence and necessary for determining credibility.
• C)A woman's sexual history is deemed irrelevant in court,unless prior false allegations of rape exist on record.
• D)A woman's prior sexual history is relevant only when it concerns previous confirmed victimization.
• E)A woman's prior sexual history may be admitted to court at the judge's discretion and only if relevant to the case.

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