Citation

Walker G. J. Forensic Leg. Med. 2015; 34: 173-178.

Affiliation

NHS Highland Forensic Medical Service, c/o Medical Room, Burnett Road Police Station, Inverness IV1 1RL, Scotland, United Kingdom. Electronic address: graemewalker@nhs.net.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jflm.2015.06.007

PMID

26165680

Abstract

The forensic significance of genital injury following rape and sexual assault has been the subject of considerable academic and research interest, in terms of the contribution it may provide to the body of evidence in criminal proceedings. This essay takes a critical look at such research, in the context of modern understandings of what actually constitutes rape and sexual assault. Written from the author's perspective as a forensic physician practising in Scotland, it illustrates the fascinating interface between medical evidence and the legal system.

Language: en