CAVALCANTI, E. T. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5328080329416223; CAVALCANTI, Emmily Thainá Sá.
Resumen:
Crimes that affect sexual dignity often occur in a covert manner, which makes obtaining
evidence beyond the victim's testimony challenging, playing a crucial role throughout the
process. In this context, the main objective of this study is to evaluate whether, in itself, the
victim's testimony is sufficient to support convictions in cases of crimes against sexual dignity.
The research follows a qualitative approach, using the monographic research method and
bibliographic technique, relying on doctrines, articles, legislation and online sources. Initially,
this work examines the fundamental concepts related to sexual dignity and the crime of rape, in
addition to tracing the legislative evolution of the crime of rape. Next, the different forms of
evidence in the context of criminal proceedings are analyzed, addressing the principles that
guide the production of evidence and the methods used to support the conviction of an accused.
Furthermore, an in-depth analysis is carried out on the value attributed to the victim's testimony
in rape cases, questioning whether this witness can be considered as the main evidence to
support the conviction of the accused. As a result, it is concluded that the victim's testimony
must be considered as the central piece in the process, although it should not be the only
evidence capable of supporting the accused's conviction. In situations where there is a
significant absence of evidentiary elements or when the victim's testimony is not in line with
the evidence collected during the process, the most appropriate decision is the acquittal of the
accused. The methodology adopted in this monograph was deductive, based on a
bibliographical review, including consultation of doctrines, articles, laws and publications.
