Webinar: Issues in Sexual Assault Prosecutions - Myths and Stereotypes; Evidence of Other Sexual Activity

Hosted

7 Aug 2026, 17:00-7 Aug 2026, 18:00

Webinar

Sexual Violence Network

Sexual Violence Network

All IAP members are invited to join us for the three-part IAP Global Training Academy Webinar Series: Sexual Assault Investigations and Prosecutions.

This series will provide practical guidance and analysis on complex and sensitive issues that arise throughout the sexual assault investigations and prosecutions.

Registration is now open for the second webinar in the series.

Webinar:   Issues in Sexual Assault Prosecutions - Myths and Stereotypes; Evidence of Other Sexual Activity
Date/Time:   Friday, 07 August 2026, 08:00 hrs PST/17:00 hrs CEST

Speakers:
1.   Sgt. Jennifer Collins, Staff Sergeant Major, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
2.   Menaka Giri, Crown Counsel, British Columbia Prosecution Service

Facilitator: Irina Beridze, Executive Programme Manager, International Association of Prosecutors

This webinar will examine the common myths and stereotypes that continue to influence sexual assault investigations and prosecutions. It will also explore the legal issues surrounding the admissibility of a complainant's prior sexual history, including evidence introduced by either the defence or the prosecution, and consider its impact on the fairness and integrity of criminal proceedings.

This 60-minute session will be conducted in English. Participants will be able to access live, automated translated captions through the Zoom platform. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

The webinar is open to all IAP organisational and individual members.

Please note that the session will be recorded.

For more details, please contact Ms. Irina Beridze, Executive Programme Manager of the IAP, at epm@iap-association.org

We look forward to welcoming you at the webinar!