Let me know if you hear any of these myths in the closing submissions of defence counsel. 7/7

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The judge cannot rely on E.M.'s post-assault conduct in her credibility assessment of E.M., or to infer that E.M. consented to the sexual acts that took place. 6/7

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But to judge a complainant based on post-assault conduct is an error of law. 5/7

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Among other things, the Defence has also suggested E.M. should have left the room where the assault was taking place & she should have blocked McLeod immediately on social media & not corresponded with him. 4/7

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That this myth and stereotype continues to interfere with criminal trials has been evident in the cross-examination of the complainant, E.M. 3/7

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Myth #1 is that real victims of sexual assault will always avoid the perpetrator, or otherwise change their usual behaviour after an assault. 2/7

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