‘Labour is calling for an urgent review into therapy for rape victims, amid claims the current guidance discourages people from seeking counselling.’
BBC News, 30th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A former prison officer has been found guilty of raping five women and attempting to rape a sixth.’
BBC News, 29th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Former JLS star Oritse Williams has been cleared of raping a woman in his hotel room following a solo concert after the court saw CCTV footage of the pair “acting like a couple” outside a nightclub.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Police officers have been told to use bail conditions to protect the public after new rules saw thousands of suspected sex attackers and violent criminals released without any restrictions. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has released guidance to all officers and staff emphasising that pre-charge bail is a “legitimate tool” in the wake of government changes in 2017.’
The Independent, 27th May 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A convicted murderer who raped a 14-year-old girl two decades ago was linked to the attack after she discovered he was the father of her child.’
The Independent, 24th May 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Victims of rape and violence are being “let down” and left in the dark about their attackers’ whereabouts, a report has found. The service provided by the National Probation Service (NPS) was “poor”, HM Inspectorate of Probation said in the wake of criticism over “black cab rapist” John Worboys case.’
The Independent, 22nd May 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘More than 120 MPs have called for the family courts to be opened up to greater scrutiny and for those who father children through rape to be denied parental rights.’
The Guardian, 15th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Victims’ organisations are to press for closer involvement in the government’s review of falling rape prosecutions, warning that complainants’ credibility and sexual history are increasingly being made the focus of trials.’
The Guardian, 8th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Police officers and staff accused of domestic abuse are a third less likely to be convicted than the general public, figures from 37 forces suggest.’
BBC News, 1st May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A “foul sexist” cricketer has been jailed for raping a sleeping woman.’
BBC News, 30th April 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Recorded rape offences have been rising in England and Wales, but the proportion of offences making it to court has fallen significantly over the past few years.’
BBC News, 29th April 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man who raped a woman when she sleep-walked into a kitchen has been jailed for five years.’
BBC News, 26th April 2019
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‘Questions over whether a couple jailed for a string of rapes on girls were part of a paedophile ring have led to calls for a serious case review.’
BBC News, 29th April 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Recorded rapes have increased by 15%, but recent figures show only one-third of cases referred to the CPS led to charges being brought. ‘Rebecca’ discusses her experience, while the Guardian’s Alexandra Topping looks at why prosecution rates have dropped.’
The Guardian, 18th April 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A professional cricketer, who had sex with a sleeping woman as part of a WhatsApp sexual conquest game, has been found guilty of rape following a retrial.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th April 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A child rapist who almost escaped punishment after he tricked a judge and two psychiatrists into thinking he was severely disabled has been jailed for more than 26 years.’
The Guardian, 10th April 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Ched Evans has reached an out-of-court settlement with his original defence team over their handling of the case where he was found guilty of rape.’
BBC News, 10th April 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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