The corroboration safeguard was effectively abolished by two prosecution appeals reported in 2023 & 2024 - and this is another nail in its coffin. When considered along with the restrictions applied to cross X in cases of this type - the picture in 2026 is frightening
A centuries-old safeguard to prevent wrongful convictions no longer exists for people accused of sexual offences, according to Roddy Dunlop KC. 👇