Case studies: when there's no record

When two people disagree about what was agreed, it usually comes down to one word against another. These are real cases, each with its sources, that show what happens when nobody has a record made at the time.

Most reports of sexual assault are genuine. Cases like these are rare, and when they happen they wreck lives on every side. They also make it harder for genuine victims to be believed. A clear record of what was agreed protects both people.