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Abstract: »Between 1674 and 1700, there were 33 cases involving rape, also referred to as ravishment, processed at the Old Bailey in London. Over half of the trials involved girls between 5–10 years of age, and the rate of convictions in the trials with younger victims far exceeded the rate for teens and young women. This article shows that while the age of the victim is the main contributing factor, the economic ability to hire midwives or surgeons, the social status of the parties involved, as well as the politicized structure of the courts during Charles II’s reign, also influenced the conviction rate of those indicted for rape or ravishment.« (Source: Florida Atlantic Undergraduate Research Journal)

Contents:

	Abstract (p. 59)
	Introduction (p. 59)
	Evolution of Consent and Ravishment in English Law (p. 61)
	Trial Records from the Old Bailey (p. 64)
	References (p. 69)

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