15. Omar's Trial
From Rape on Trial by Dr Candida Saunders
February 9, 2026 · 45 min · Season 1 · Episode 15
About this episode
The episode covers the trial of Omar, focusing on the prosecution's opening speech and a significant development in the case.
Rape on Trial is a fly-on-wall documentary-style podcast for those interested in the real-life workings of the criminal process, criminal law and proceedings. Through a series of in-depth case-studies drawing on case files and trial proceedings, we can see for ourselves how the criminal justice system works in rape and serious sex offence cases, and how it doesn't. Back from our trip to Northern Ireland, we're back in a Crown Court somewhere in England & Wales for the trial of Omar who is charged with a single count of rape. This is a stranger rape case, or, according to the mainstream discourse, a 'real rape' case. Key topics and procedural elements covered: the prosecution opening speech; change of plea. Although put together with the general listener firmly in mind, Rape on Trial a must listen for those practicing or studying criminal law, criminal evidence and procedure, advocacy and trial strategy, criminal justice, and criminology as well as those interested in forensic linguistics and forensic psychology. As a detailed and comprehensive account of real court proceedings in a criminal trial in an adversarial, common law legal system, this is also an excellent resource…
People in this episode
Host: Dr Candida Saunders
Topics covered
- court trial
- rape case
- prosecution
- cross-examination
- legal reforms
Keywords
- Omar's trial
- real rape
- prosecuting counsel
- courtroom exchanges
- legal advocacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Amazon, Acast, criminaljusticeinaction.com
Books & works: Doak et al, Cross-examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials
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