Regulación de la evidencia sobre la conducta sexual de la víctima

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que solo se puede hablar de la vida sexual de la víctima si es realmente importante para el caso. Además, si pasó mucho tiempo desde que ocurrió, no se puede usar esa información en el juicio.

Es como si en un juego de fútbol te dejaran usar solo las jugadas que realmente afectan el marcador y no las que son solo detalles del pasado.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana denuncia a Carlos por agresión sexual. Durante el juicio, Carlos quiere hablar de las relaciones pasadas de Ana. Sin embargo, el juez decide que eso no es relevante y solo se permite discutir lo que realmente importa para el caso.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

regarding the sexual conduct of the victim is relevant and that the probative value of the evidence offered is not outweighed by its collateral nature or by the probability that its admission will create undue prejudice, confusion of the issues, or unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the victim, the court shall enter an order setting forth with specificity what evidence may be introduced and the nature of the questions which shall be permitted, and the reasons why the court finds that such evidence satisfies the standards contained in this section. The defendant may then offer evidence under the order of the court. (2) In the absence of clear and convincing proof to the contrary, evidence of the victim's sexual conduct occurring more than one year before the date of the offense charged is presumed to be inadmissible under this section. (3) Evidence of the victim's previous sexual conduct shall not be considered relevant unless it is material to proving that the source of semen, pregnancy or disease is a person other than the defendant. For the purposes of this subsection, "sexual conduct" shall mean any conduct or behavior relating to sexual activities of the victim, including but not limited to previous or subsequent experience of sexual penetration or sexual contact, use of contraceptives, living arrangement and life style. e. (1) The court may, on motion and after conducting a hearing in camera, order the taking of the testimony of a victim on closed circuit television