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John Worboys: Parole board chief ‘very concerned’ over black cab rapist’s early release – The Independent

Posted January 5th, 2018 in news, parole, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘The chairman of the Parole Board has said he is “very concerned” that the victims of serial rapist John Worboys were not told of his imminent release. Amid criticisms of the decision, Professor Nick Hardwick added he recognises there is a “lack of transparency” in the board’s processes and will be launching a public consultation.’

The Independent, 5th February 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Police doctor warns of more miscarriages of justice in rape cases in row over DNA testing – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 21st, 2017 in DNA, doctors, evidence, forensic science, miscarriage of justice, news, police, rape by tracey

‘A police doctor has warned of potential miscarriages of justice in rape cases after medical examinations were outsourced to the private security company G4S.’

Daily Telegraph, 20th December 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Rise in victims reporting sexual offences to the Met – BBC News

Posted December 18th, 2017 in crime, London, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘The number of sexual assault victims recorded by the Met Police has gone up by more than 7,000 in the last four years, new figures show.’

BBC News, 18th December 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Student wrongly accused of rape says he will sue police and CPS as he questions why he was made to stand trial – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 18th, 2017 in Crown Prosecution Service, disclosure, news, police, rape by sally

‘A student wrongly tried for rape after police failed to hand over vital evidence that exonerated him has vowed to sue the police and the CPS as he called for a change to the system.’

Daily Telegraph, 17th December 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

MoJ rejects calls for ban on revealing sexual history in rape cases – The Guardian

Posted December 15th, 2017 in cross-examination, disclosure, evidence, news, rape by tracey

‘The Ministry of Justice has rejected calls for a ban on rape complainants’ sexual history being revealed in court, saying cross-examination should continue to be allowed in exceptional circumstances.’

The Guardian, 14th December 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Scotland Yard carrying out ‘urgent assessment’ after rape trial collapses – The Guardian

Posted December 15th, 2017 in Crown Prosecution Service, delay, disclosure, evidence, news, police, rape by tracey

‘Scotland Yard is carrying out an “urgent assessment” after a rape prosecution collapsed due to the late disclosure of evidence that undermined the case.’

The Guardian, 15th December 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Call for action on violent porn after ‘barbaric’ teenager convicted of rape and attempted murder – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 8th, 2017 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pornography, rape, young offenders by sally

‘Pornography depicting rape must be banned, campaigners said last night, after a “barbaric” teenager obsessed with sexually violent images raped and bludgeoned his victim on his 17th birthday, leaving her for dead.’

Daily Telegraph, 7th December 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Rape victim arrested on immigration charges after going to police – The Guardian

Posted November 29th, 2017 in immigration, news, rape, victims by sally

‘A woman who reported being kidnapped and raped was arrested on immigration charges while being cared for at a centre for sexual assault victims.’

The Guardian, 28th November 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Trans women need access to rape and domestic violence services. Here’s why – The Guardian

Posted November 22nd, 2017 in domestic violence, gender, news, rape, statute law revision, transgender persons, women by sally

‘All women face similar dangers, whether trans or not, and it’s distressing that some people seek to drive a wedge between our rights.’

The Guardian, 21st November 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Rapist who saw women as ‘lesser beings’ is jailed – BBC News

Posted November 7th, 2017 in news, rape, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who raped a stranger on a riverbank and regarded women as “lesser beings” has been jailed for 12 years.’

BBC News, 6th November 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Mother to bring alleged rapist to justice via crowdfunding after prosecutors refuse to press charges – The Independent

Posted November 7th, 2017 in closed circuit television, drug abuse, evidence, news, private prosecutions, rape, victims by tracey

‘A mother who says she was raped by a stranger has now set up a crowdfunding page to bring her alleged attacker to justice.’

The Independent, 6th November 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Police release distressing fictional rape video as part of campaign to increase prosecutions – The Independent

Posted October 31st, 2017 in evidence, media, news, police, prosecutions, rape by sally

‘Police in Leicestershire have released a distressing short film designed to improve conviction rates for rape and serious sexual assaults.’

The Independent, 31st October 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Sexual predator is jailed for 28 years for raping two women – The Guardian

Posted October 26th, 2017 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing by sally

‘A “manipulative and deceitful” sexual predator has been handed a 28-year extended sentence for raping two women and having sex with a 14-year-old girl.’

The Guardian, 25th October 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Man raped 13-year-old schoolgirl after persuading her to go back to his flat – The Independent

Posted October 19th, 2017 in news, rape, sentencing by tracey

‘A “dangerous sexual predator” who raped a schoolgirl after persuading her to go back to his flat has been given an eight-year prison sentence.’

The Independent, 18th October 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Mother jailed for hiding dead baby in Grimsby drain – BBC News

Posted October 3rd, 2017 in birth, news, pregnancy, preventing lawful & decent burial, rape, sentencing by sally

‘A woman who hid the body of her newborn son in a drain has been jailed.’

BBC News, 2nd October 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Three men and a boy jailed for ‘abhorrent’ rape of girl, 16, in Ramsgate – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 11th, 2017 in imprisonment, news, rape, sentencing, young persons by tracey

‘Three men and a boy who subjected a lost teenage girl to an “abhorrent” rape have been jailed.’

Daily Telegraph, 14th September 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Paul Leighton jailed for rapes thousands of miles away – BBC News

Posted September 5th, 2017 in child abuse, internet, news, rape, sentencing, sexual grooming, sexual offences by sally

‘A paedophile has been jailed for 16 years after admitting rape, despite being thousands of miles away when the offences happened.’

BBC News, 5th September 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed for 22 years for series of sexual attacks in Derby – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 29th, 2017 in press releases, rape, recidivists, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘A man who committed a series of sexual attacks in Derby has been jailed for 22 years today (25 August).’

Full press release

Crown Prosecution Service, 25th August 2017

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Woman jailed for 10 years for making series of false rape claims – The Guardian

Posted August 25th, 2017 in imprisonment, London, news, perjury, perverting the course of justice, rape, sentencing by sally

‘A woman who made a series of false rape claims and sexual assault allegations has been jailed for 10 years.’

The Guardian, 24th August 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

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