O valor probatório da palavra da vítima nos crimes contra a dignidade sexual

Abstract

The present work of completion of course, comprises a study on the evidential value given to the word of the victim, as an isolated element of evidence in the process, about the authorship of the crimes committed against sexual dignity. Initially, a brief historical introduction about the systems of valuation of evidence in criminal proceedings is addressed, covering the most pertinent points in relation to each one of them. Briefly exposes the evidence standars, and the problems encountered when not used satisfactorily by the judge, especially with regard to crimes committed in hiding, in which the victim's word is the only evidence element. Thus, inserting the theme of false memories and demonstrating with concrete cases the risks of a conviction, based only on thevictim's report, when collected inappropriately. Therefore, it presents the possible solution to the problem, with the introduction of interdisciplinary methods to the criminal process, namely the cognitive interview.