End sleepwalk rape defence – MP – BBC News
“A Labour MP is seeking to outlaw the defence of sleepwalking in rape cases, arguing that acquittals on such grounds are ‘political correctness gone mad’. ”
BBC News, 15th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: rape
Care worker jailed for two rapes – BBC News
“A care worker who admitted raping two women, one of them a psychiatric hospital patient, has been sentenced to an indeterminate jail term.”
BBC News, 10th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Rape victim’ told to show duvet to police – The Independent
“A teenager who told the police she had been repeatedly raped by her stepfather was told she must bring her bed quilt cover to the police station if she wanted the investigation to continue.”
The Independent, 2nd October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Escaped prisoner given nine years for raping schoolgirl – The Guardian
“A man who raped a schoolgirl after escaping from an open prison was today jailed for a minimum of nine years.”
The Guardian, 1st October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Victim was offered tea after rape – BBC News
“An estate agent has been jailed for six years for raping a woman as she slept.”
BBC News, 30th September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape compensation still not paid – BBC News
“Compensation has still not been paid in full to some rape victims who had their payouts incorrectly reduced because they had been drinking when attacked.”
BBC News, 30th September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape victims ‘could have been spared ordeal’ – Daily Telegraph
“A teenage rape victim has claimed other victims of her attacker could have been spared their ordeal had he been prosecuted over the allegations she made against him.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Barman freed despite admitting raping 12 year old girl – Daily Telegraph
“A barman who admitted raping a 12 year old girl he met through a social networking site has walked free from court after convincing a judge he was tricked into believing she was 19.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Is Helen Mirren right about date rape? – The Independent
“The actress stepped into a political and social minefield when she claimed date rape should not be a matter for the courts. Paul Vallely examines an issue which raises divisive issues of women’s rights and personal responsibility.”
The Independent, 2nd September 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Now he can’t hurt anyone else’ – The Guardian
“With rape convictions at an all-time low, and tales of unsympathetic police treatment rife, many women don’t report attacks. Here, one woman who was brutally assaulted explains why it is vital to tell the police.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Convicted rapist declared ‘safe’ months before he murdered teenager – Daily Telegraph
“A convicted rapist sexually assaulted and murdered a teenage girl only months after he had been downgraded to the lowest risk level by public protection officials, it has been disclosed.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Convicted rapist declared ‘safe’ months before he murdered teenager
“A convicted rapist sexually assaulted and murdered a teenage girl only months after he had been downgraded to the lowest risk level by public protection officials, it has been disclosed.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘I felt like I’d been slapped’ – BBC News
“A rape victim who was told her compensation would be cut because she had been drinking before the attack has had the decision overturned.”
BBC News, 12th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dozens more rape compensation payouts cut as victims had been drinking – The Times
“Dozens more rape victims have had their compensation payments cut because they had been drinking when they were attacked, it emerged yesterday.”
The Times, 13th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
CPS launches consultations on rape and domestic violence policies – Crown Prosecution Service
“The Crown Prosecution Service today (7 August) launched two public consultations focusing on how it handles rape cases and cases of domestic violence. Revisions to both policies are needed following changes in the law, procedure and other developments since they were both last published several years ago.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 7th August 2008
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Date rape chemicals may be banned – Daily Telegraph
“Two chemicals which can be used as date rape drugs will be banned, under plans announced by ministers.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ex-police chief Alec Alexander jailed 10 years for raping daughter – The Times
“A police chief superintendent who abused his daughter when she was 10 years old and raped her when she was 17 was jailed yesterday.”
The Times, 6th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Child rapist jailed for 10 years – BBC News
“A former immigration officer from Kent has been jailed for 10 years after admitting 17 sex offences including the rape of a girl under the age of 13.”
BBC News, 28th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
More rapists will be convicted, promises Government – The Independent
“The Government says it will increase the conviction rate for rape, one of the most under-reported crimes.”
The Independent, 9th July 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
