QWhat is the current position regarding what is and isn’t allowed to go on in rape trials? Defence teams used to be ruthless in exposing the complainant’s sexual history and could demand to see material on their phone that damaged their credibility when the defendant claimed consensual sex. Does that still go on? Dave Sivers
AIn very brief summary, it would come down to what the judge allowed to be heard in open court, as well as whether it was relevant. Judges can and do halt questioning by defence barristers. Bullying by the defence also runs the very real risk of alienating the jury, so it can be a risky tactic to use.