Teenager sentenced for rape of boys – The Independent
“A teenager who raped two young boys has been sentenced to a community rehabilitation order, police said today.”
The Independent, 14th June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Category: rape
Serial rapist given 12th life sentence – BBC News
“A prolific offender who raped a woman in her Sheffield home in front of her young daughter 29 years ago has been given a 12th life sentence.”
BBC News, 10th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nick Clegg signals rethink over rape trial anonymity – The Guardian
“Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister, today signalled a new willingness to drop the government’s plans to grant anonymity to defendants in rape cases, after growing opposition to the proposal.”
The Guardian, 7th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
IPCC to publish report on Rachel Nickell’s death – BBC News
“The police watchdog is publishing a report into claims officers failed to detain a rapist who went on to kill Rachel Nickell.”
BBC News, 3rd May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Plan to protect anonymity of rape accused watered down – The Independent
“A surprise plan to grant anonymity to rape defendants will be significantly redrawn by the coalition Government after intense criticism of the proposals.”
The Independent, 3rd June 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jim Watts is serving 12 years for abusing disabled women but is he a victim of a miscarriage of justice? – The Guardian
“Jim Watts, 57, a former disability bus driver, is serving a 12-and-a-half year jail sentence for sexually assaulting four severely mentally and physically disabled women.But there are serious concerns, raised by his legal team, that Watts, a married father of two, has been the victim of a gross miscarriage of justice, and that his case could serve as a significant deterrent to people thinking of working with severely disabled people.”
The Guardian, 2nd June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Two boys guilty of attempted rape charges in London – BBC News
“Two boys aged 10 and 11 have been found guilty at the Old Bailey of attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in London.”
BBC News, 24th May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape and torture robber jailed indefinitely – The Independent
“A violent robber who was part of a gang that raped and tortured a couple in their home in a ‘horrendous and barbaric attack’ was jailed indefinitely for the public protection today.”
The Independent, 21st May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rape case anonymity for defendants would be insult to victims, say activists – The Guardian
“Plans to ban identification of men accused of rape suggests victims of sexual violence do not matter, say campaigners.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rape conviction for sex offender struck off nursing register – The Guardian
“A sex attacker who was struck off the nursing register 14 years ago was today found guilty of rape and sexual assaults on patients in London.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Boys, 10 and 11, will not testify in rape trial – BBC News
“Two boys on trial for raping an eight-year-old girl will not be giving evidence, it has been confirmed.”
BBC News, 19th May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Girl, 8, admits she lied about sexual assault – The Independent
“An eight-year-old girl who told her mother that two 10-year-old boys had sexually assaulted her, yesterday said in court that she had lied about the incident because she had been ‘naughty’ and was worried she would not get any sweets.”
The Independent, 14th May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sexual predator who ran website for paedophiles jailed – Daily Telegraph
“A sexual predator whose past violent crimes were exposed when he was caught operating a members-only website for paedophiles has been jailed for 14 years.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th April 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jack Tweed cleared of rape – The Guardian
“Jack Tweed, the widower of the reality TV star Jade Goody, was today cleared of raping a teenager he had met in a London nightclub.”
The Guardian, 26th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Baby P killer Steven Barker loses rape appeal bid – BBC News
“One of the three people jailed for the death of Baby Peter has lost a bid to take his appeal against a rape conviction to the Supreme Court.”
BBC News, 20th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Deportation of rapist halted by appeal judges – The Independent
“Appeal judges today halted the deportation of a convicted rapist and ordered a new hearing which must take into account his rights to family life.”
The Independent, 15th April 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Life term for father who raped baby daughter – BBC News
“A father who filmed himself raping his baby daughter has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 31st March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
69-year-old jailed for four years over rape – The Independent
“The former president of a village bowls club was jailed for more than four years today for raping a grandmother.”
The Independent, 31st March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rapist avoids deportation so that he can marry in Britain – Daily Telegraph
“A convicted rapist facing deportation has won a High Court battle to be allowed to stay in the country to get married.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for 18-year rape after advancements in DNA – BBC News
“A rapist who carried out an attack on a woman nearly 18 years ago has been jailed for 10 years after scientists used advances in DNA technology.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
