Board refuses to reverse murderer release decision – BBC News
‘The Parole Board has refused to overturn its direction to release a convicted murderer who stabbed a woman 60 times.’
BBC News, 22nd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: rape
Harrods settling more than 250 claims over alleged sexual misconduct by Mohamed Al Fayed – The Independent
‘More than 250 people are settling compensation claims over alleged historic sexual misconduct by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.’
The Independent, 22nd October 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Three-quarters of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in court – The Guardian
‘Three-quarters of survivors of sexual violence are subjected to rape myths during cross-examination, such as being asked what they were wearing or if they were out for revenge, according to research.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Four officers face disciplinary action over David Carrick investigation – The Guardian
‘Four police officers and a civilian employee are to face disciplinary action for alleged errors that helped leave the serial rapist David Carrick free to attack a string of women.’
The Guardian, 30th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Operation Stovewood: Man jailed of abusing children in Rotherham – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man has been imprisoned today (20 September 2024) for child sexual abuse of two young girls in Rotherham in the 2000s.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 20th September 2024
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Harrods to face civil claims over allegations of rape and sexual assault by former boss Mohamed Al Fayed – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Lawyers representing 37 women in a potential civil claim against Harrods over allegations involving former boss Mohamed Al Fayed have insisted that any non-disclosure agreements signed would “not preclude us from getting justice for these women.”’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th September 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
CPS twice did not prosecute Fayed over sex abuse claims – BBC News
‘The Crown Prosecution Service has said that it twice considered bringing charges against ex-Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed but concluded there was no realistic prospect of a conviction.’
BBC News, 22nd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inside Operation Soteria: Half of rape investigation teams are not fully qualified – Each Other
‘The police inspectorate recently published its report on progress in delivering a new model for investigating rape and serious sexual offences, known as Operation Soteria.’
Each Other, 16th September 2024
Source: eachother.org.uk
Father who is convicted rapist stripped of parental responsibility for daughter – The Guardian
‘A convicted rapist who was previously allowed to have unsupervised time with his child has been stripped of his parental responsibility.’
The Guardian, 14th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Women ‘disheartened’ by UK decision to halt Harvey Weinstein charges – The Guardian
‘Women who were key to exposing the disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein have told of their frustration at the decision by UK prosecutors to discontinue two indecent assault charges against him.’
The Guardian, 15th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rapist caught 47 years after attack on girl, 11 – BBC News
‘A woman whose rapist has been caught nearly 50 years after she was attacked on her way home from Girl Guides has said she is still “going through hell”.’
BBC News, 12th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother ‘devastated’ after rapist ex-partner given access to their daughter – The Guardian
‘A mother found to have been raped by her ex-partner was “devastated” after the family court permitted the convicted sex offender to have contact with their child.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Half of rape investigation team members not fully qualified, police watchdog warns – The Independent
‘Half of staff on rape investigation teams are not fully qualified and are still training, police inspectors have warned. A progress review of nine forces who have adopted a new model to transform the way police respond to rape and sexual offences – known as Operation Soteria – found major changes are still needed to make it a success on a national scale.’
The Independent, 22nd August 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Half of rape investigation team members not fully qualified, police watchdog warns – The Independent
‘Half of staff on rape investigation teams are not fully qualified and are still training, police inspectors have warned.’
The Independent, 22nd August 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Three men guilty of raping girls in Plymouth – BBC News
‘Three men have been found guilty of raping girls in Plymouth.’
BBC News, 20th August 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Depraved’ stretch limo driver who raped and abused UK schoolgirls jailed – The Guardian
‘A “depraved” rapist who used a stretch limousine to abuse schoolgirls as young as 12 has been jailed for 24 years.’
The Guardian, 15th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Woman paid £35,000 over CPS’s decision to drop rape case after ‘sexsomnia’ claim – The Guardian
‘A woman has been awarded £35,000 in compensation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after her rape case was dropped over claims that she could have had an episode of a rare sleep condition called sexsomnia.’
The Guardian, 15th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘My rapist is now my stalker’: Woman blames years of police errors – BBC News
‘A woman who says she was raped in 2017 has described the criminal justice system as “absolutely broken” after a series of problems and errors allowed the accused man to allegedly start stalking her.’
BBC News, 2nd August 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Sadistic and manipulative’ ex-Spandau Ballet singer guilty of rape – The Guardian
‘A “sadistic and manipulative” former Spandau Ballet singer has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ex-police watchdog chief not guilty of raping girls – BBC News
‘The former head of the police watchdog has been found not guilty of raping and molesting two 14-year-old girls 40 years ago.’
BBC News, 23rd July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
