False accusation of rape

A false accusation of rape happens when a person states that they or another person have been raped when no rape has occurred. The issue is studied in criminal law, criminology, sociology, and public policy, with particular attention to evidentiary standards, reporting practices, and the legal handling of sexual assault allegations.

Despite many attempts to estimate the prevalence of false rape allegations, reliable evidence is scarce, and estimates vary widely across studies and remain contested. Many factors can cause prevalence estimates to be distorted, misleading, or biased.

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