There is also the issue of psychological consequences. Many victims suffer because they no longer feel safe in the situation they were in. If the consequence is the victim no longer leave the house even in daylight this is a more severe situation than if the victim can no longer walk down dark alleys drunk.

These are general points and are not directed to the woman in the case referred to especially as she claims not to have been drinking to excess!

I also have to question the use of sex discrimination law. As this policy applies to all forms of attacks how is sex discrimination used when young men are by far the highest target of violence?