Mr. Raymond Byrne:

There is not anything in particular. A reason why we did not examine that is that we decided not to describe these as sexual offences as such. They are no doubt abuse of power offences and, in that respect, we were very conscious that clear comparisons could be made but the issue of the provision that is still in the rape legislation for cross-examination of history does not relate to these particular offences. They are based on the harassment and stalking offences that are already in place. We have specifically said that that does not arise in the context of these prosecutions because the offence relates to whether it has actually impinged on and interfered with a person's privacy.