A Trial by Numbers: When Guilt Becomes a Measure of Justice The UK's judicial system has long struggled with the intricacies of consent, particularly in cases involving intimate partner abuse.
The recent trial of a man accused of committing 32 sexual offenses against his girlfriend raises questions about the weight given to numbers and their implications for victims' experiences.
At first glance, the scale of the defendant's alleged crimes might suggest a callous disregard for the victim's well being.