Prosecuting a rape case.

To prove that a rape has been committed is not an easy task. The police must establish that A, the accused had actually had sexual intercourse with B without her consent. The police must prove beyond reasonable doubt that B had not consented to the sexual act. The proof furnished must be established “beyond reasonable doubt”, which means that as long as A can show to the Court that a single doubt exists he will be acquitted. A doctor’s testimony during a rape trial is very important in establishing the victim’s case. The rape victim after the incident must immediately call for help. She should contact whoever she can get. In order to prove her case she must show to the Court not only through her words but also the testimony words of others like people who received her call during her time of distress and also the doctor’s report on his examination of the victim body immediately after the rape incident. The victim must not delay in reporting the matter to the police as any delay will weaken her case against the culprit. The more evidence, either from physical items or verbal testimonies, the better for the victim in building up her case.