Schoolboys launch rape conviction appeal – The Independent
“Two boys found guilty of attempting to rape a girl of eight launch challenges against their convictions today.”
The Independent, 27th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Category: rape
‘Guru’ jailed for attacking women – BBC News
“A man described as a ‘sexual predator masquerading as a guru and healer’ has been jailed for 10 years for attacking two women.”
BBC News, 27th July 2010
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Rape charge anonymity pledge dropped after protests by MPs – The Guardian
“The government has abandoned plans to grant pre-charge anonymity to men accused of rape after an outcry from Labour and women Tory MPs.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Young mother jailed for false rape claim against teenager – Daily Telegraph
“A young mother who made a false rape claim which led to a teenager being arrested has been given 15 months youth custody.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Wicked’ woman jailed over false rape claim – The Independent
“An ‘irresponsible and wicked’ woman was jailed for three years today after she slashed her body, hair and clothing to convince police she was the victim of a serious sexual assault.”
The Independent, 15th July 2010
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Man who raped boy, 15, in Milton Keynes wood detained – BBC News
“A teenager from Milton Keynes who raped and beat a 15-year-old boy has been given an indeterminate sentence in a young offenders institution.”
BBC News, 13th July 2010
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Jail sentence for Peterborough internet dating rapist – BBC News
“A man who raped a woman after meeting her on a dating website has been given an indeterminate prison sentence.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
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Second boy to appeal against attempted rape conviction – BBC News
“A second schoolboy is appealing against his conviction for attempting to rape an eight-year-old girl in west London.”
BBC News, 5th July 2010
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Protests as anonymity plan for rape defendants is confirmed – The Guardian
“The government provoked protests from both sides of the Commons today after a minister confirmed plans to grant rape defendants pre-charge anonymity.”
The Guardian, 8th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed for 1986 rape – The Independent
“A rapist was jailed for eight years today after admitting a horrific sex attack on an 18-year-old woman on waste ground 24 years ago.”
The Independent, 7th July 2010
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Boy to appeal against attempted rape conviction – BBC News
“A primary school boy is appealing against his conviction for attempting to rape an eight-year-old girl in west London.”
BBC News, 1st July 2010
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Rapist from Greater Manchester jailed over girls’ abuse – BBC News
“A rapist who subjected a girl to a six-year ordeal of sex abuse has been jailed for fourteen and a half years.”
BBC News, 29th June 2010
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Rapist jailed for 1987 sex attack in east London – BBC News
“A sex attacker caught after a cold case review has been jailed for 10 years.”
BBC News, 25th June 2010
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False rape claim mother from Norfolk is jailed – BBC News
“A mother who made a false allegation that she was raped by two men in Norwich has been jailed for 18 months.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
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Boy rapist’s life sentence reduced on appeal – BBC News
“A 12-year-old County Durham schoolboy who raped his teacher has had his life sentence reduced on appeal.”
BBC News, 23rd June 2010
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Rapists going free through errors by inexperienced doctors, says BMA – The Guardian
“Rapists are not being convicted because doctors are making errors when examining victims, according to medical experts specialising in sexual assaults.”
The Guardian, 22nd June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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
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
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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
