In 2018, Putting Trials on Trial: Sexual Assault and the Failure of the Legal Profession was published. In it, author Elaine Craig critically analyzes and exposes the systemic problems with the Canadian legal system in relation to sexual assault trials. Suzy Flader provides a review of this book in the 24th volume of Appeal. This episode provides yet another platform to talk about sexual violence, how its dealt with in courts and what can be done to ensure the Canadian criminal justice system does not contribute to the trauma of sexual assault survivors moving forward.
The contents of this episode, Suzy’s book review and Elaine’s book can be difficult and upsetting. Please practice self-care when you approach these materials.