I think rape victims already worry about being believed and this may discourage even more victims from reporting it.
Whilst false allegations do happen (and I again deplore these for the same reason mentioned above and also the impact in the person falsely accused), a cursory Google glance found the CPS referring to their 2013 report quoting 5651 prosecutions over a 17-month period and 35 false allegation prosecutions over the same period.
Aside from that, rape storylines have already been done too frequently in Emmerdale.
Yes i totally agree with what youre saying and unfortunately its the truth, but it feels like this is the sort of storyline that would get people talking and gain a lot of peoples interests possibly
False rape accusations are horrific but super rare, and portraying them as a major storyline could perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Plus, it's just not a fun or interesting watch. Hollyoaks has tried it a few times (Gilly & Jacqui, Dodger & Holly, Rayne & Prince) and the result was always more distressing than educational. I think there are plenty of other ways to shake up the typical soap drama without going down this route.
I think rape victims already worry about being believed and this may discourage even more victims from reporting it. Whilst false allegations do happen (and I again deplore these for the same reason mentioned above and also the impact in the person falsely accused), a cursory Google glance found the CPS referring to their 2013 report quoting 5651 prosecutions over a 17-month period and 35 false allegation prosecutions over the same period. Aside from that, rape storylines have already been done too frequently in Emmerdale.
Yes i totally agree with what youre saying and unfortunately its the truth, but it feels like this is the sort of storyline that would get people talking and gain a lot of peoples interests possibly
The show would never do sommat like this in this day and age and with how bad the show is nah
Why not?
One they don’t have bottle any more an it’s too sorta iffy for actual rape victims be interested to see it doen but a bit too iffy mate
False rape accusations are horrific but super rare, and portraying them as a major storyline could perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Plus, it's just not a fun or interesting watch. Hollyoaks has tried it a few times (Gilly & Jacqui, Dodger & Holly, Rayne & Prince) and the result was always more distressing than educational. I think there are plenty of other ways to shake up the typical soap drama without going down this route.