After testifying in sexual assault cases, Scottish survivors Sarah Lee, 39, and Kayla Poulton, 36, launched CourtRobe, a campaign seeking donated clothing and trained stylists for women appearing in court

Global Science Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:47:40 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

Research suggests a witness's appearance can affect how their evidence is judged in sexual assault trials.
(AI image)Two sexual assault survivors in Scotland, Sarah Lee, 39, and Kayla Poulton, 36, have launched a campaign called CourtRobe to help women feel more confident when giving evidence in court.
The initiative provides free clothing and personal shopping support, particularly to women on limited incomes.

Research suggests a witness's appearance can affect how their evidence is judged in sexual assault trials.
(AI image)Two sexual assault survivors in Scotland, Sarah Lee, 39, and Kayla Poulton, 36, have launched a campaign called CourtRobe to help women feel more confident when giving evidence in court.
The initiative provides free clothing and personal shopping support, particularly to women on limited incomes.

Sources: Times of India