In recent years, there has been an increased awareness of sexual assault, with high-profile cases and social movements lifting the historical taboo placed on discussions of sexual violence (Serisier, 2017). However, the media does not provide sufficient coverage to the majority of these crimes, instead selecting sensationalised crimes with violent crimes against women (Serisier, 2017). Furthermore, The majority of suspected sexual assaults do not automatically undergo prosecution (Lievore, 2004). The decision to proceed with a prosecution is within the discretion of the prosecutor, driven by a culmination of legal considerations and more predominantly, public interest in the matter (Lievore, 2005). Society’s knowledge, and thus interest, in
