Maybe I didn't make myself clear, dianavan - I believe I said there is no way that the woman's behaviour should influence whether or not a case is brought or what the sentence should be. Men *are* fully responsible for their actions and I would want to see much more cases prosecuted. Picking up one of GUESTs comments: yes, if I left my door open and was robbed, I am partly responsible. On the other hand I do not believe the CPS would refuse to prosecute such a case because 'I was asking for it', which happens far, far too often in rape cases. And I am sure that in the vast majority of cases men are clear if sex is consensual or not.

So I do not think it appropriate to say the women are 'at fault' because of how they dressed or behaved. What they are responsible for is that choice of dress or behaviour, knowing it could increase the risk. They have no responsibility whatsoever for the crime should it occur.