Prima Facie ((exclusive)) -

The hinge of the play is devastatingly simple. Tansy goes on a date with a junior colleague, Julian. They have consensual sex initially. But then, after she says “no” and tries to leave, he doesn’t stop. He holds her down. He penetrates her anally while she stares at a bookshelf, disassociating.

Example: A pedestrian presents a traffic camera video showing a car running a red light and hitting them. They show a hospital bill for $50,000. That is prima facie negligence. The case goes to the jury. The driver may then argue the pedestrian jumped into the street intentionally (affirmative defense). Prima Facie

Prima facie is a multifaceted concept that plays a vital role in various fields, including law, philosophy, and science. Understanding prima facie is essential for critical thinking, decision-making, and effective evaluation of evidence. While it has its limitations and challenges, prima facie remains a valuable tool for assessing claims, hypotheses, and evidence, and for guiding further investigation and inquiry. The hinge of the play is devastatingly simple

This is the play’s central genius: She can map out exactly how her own barrister (if she hires one) would dismantle her testimony. She can hear the cross-examination before it happens: “You didn’t say no loudly enough? You continued to lie there? You texted him ‘goodnight’ the next day to be polite?” But then, after she says “no” and tries