Ep 45: One in Three. Suzie Miller talks Prima Facie.

One in three. That's the number of women who will experience sexual assault in their lives. And that's an uncomfortable truth Suzie Miller addresses in her play, Prima Facie – recently evolved into a novel by the same name (released 14th March 2024). Keen to better understand the themes behind Prima Facie – namely the limitations of the UK legal system when it comes to cases of rape and sexual assault – The Unfairer Sex was thrilled to get its mitts on a pre-released copy of the book and have the opportunity to speak to Suzie Miller herself about: What the text sought out to achieve. The overwhelming impact Prima Facie has had in the courts and law enforcement. How Prima Facie has contributed to the feminist movement and the public discourse on gender equality and justice. Why we're seeing a rise in stories that centre the female experience in sexual assault cases and how they are continually failed by systems intended to support them (Anatomy of a Scandal (2022), I May Destroy You (2020), Promising Young Woman (2020)). What it was like working with Jodie Comer for the National Theatre 2022 production, and to continue working with Comer on the novel. Future projects – on and off stage. This conversation was nothing short of awe-inspiring and we hope you love listening as much as we did recording. P.S. Penguin Random House very kindly shared some audio clips featuring the incredibly talented Jodie Comer – enjoy! Helpful links: Jodie Comer and Suzie Miller Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gSOazhMuH0 Right to Equality campaign: https://theconversation.com/affirmative-consent-campaign-calls-for-sexual-assault-law-change-in-england-and-wales-but-this-approach-has-pitfalls-too-225317 EU Resolution – first EU law on violence against women: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240205IPR17412/first-ever-eu-rules-on-combating-violence-against-women-deal-reached Tea and Consent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQ Larry Nassar case: The 156 women who confronted a predator: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42725339 Inquiry into serial sexual offender Wayne Couzens: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/29/killer-of-sarah-everard-should-never-have-joined-police-report-finds