Medical evidence assisting non-fatal strangulation prosecution: a scoping review.
Leah S SharmanRobin FitzgeraldHeather DouglasPublished in: BMJ open (2023)
Clinical responses to NFS should include investigation and standardised documentation of internal and external injuries, subjective complaints and the experience of the assault. These records can assist in providing corroborating evidence of the assault, reducing the need for survivor testimony in court proceedings and increasing the likelihood of a guilty plea.