The script is a "demanding" one-woman show, requiring the actor to embody multiple roles, including the barrister, the witness, the victim, and the rapist, making it a masterclass in performance and narrative structure. 1. The Core Meaning of "Prima Facie"
: The script has been so influential that it is reportedly used in training for judges in the UK to help them understand the trauma victims face during cross-examination. Critical Success Powell's Q&A: Suzie Miller, author of 'Prima Facie' prima facie script
In both civil and criminal law, a plaintiff (in a civil case) or the state (in a criminal case) must present enough evidence to support each element of their claim. When they have done so—presenting a case that is sufficient on its face to warrant a verdict in their favor—they have established a prima facie case. The script is a "demanding" one-woman show, requiring
: Initially, Tessa loves the "game" of cross-examination, believing that there is no "real truth," only "legal truth". She is highly successful at defending men accused of sexual assault by finding "shadows of doubt" in the victims' testimonies. Critical Success Powell's Q&A: Suzie Miller, author of
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