Category: victims

Police and prosecutors must focus on actions of alleged rapists not victims, new guidance says – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2021 in codes of practice, consultations, Crown Prosecution Service, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, statistics, victims by tracey

‘Police and prosecutors are to place greater focus on the actions of alleged rapists rather than their victims, after charges hit a record low. New legal guidance published by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says investigators must use an “offender-centric” approach and look closely at the actions of suspects before, during and after reported attacks.’

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The Independent, 21st May 2021

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CPS updates rape legal guidance to reflect rapid growth in digital evidence – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted May 21st, 2021 in codes of practice, consultations, Crown Prosecution Service, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘The CPS has published refreshed rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) legal guidance, delivering on our ongoing commitment to make the prosecution of these crimes reflect today’s rapidly changing society.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 21st May 2021

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Murderer James Ford who tried to help terror attack victim freed – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2021 in murder, news, parole, rehabilitation, terrorism, victims by tracey

‘A murderer who tried to help one of the victims of the London Bridge terror attack has been cleared by the Parole Board to be freed from prison.’

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BBC News, 21st May 2021

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Contaminated blood inquiry: Matt Hancock to give evidence – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2021 in blood products, compensation, government departments, inquiries, medical treatment, news, victims by tracey

‘he health secretary will face questions about compensation for victims of the contaminated blood scandal on Friday afternoon.’

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BBC News, 21st May 2021

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Modern slavery survivors at higher risk of being re-trafficked due to barriers accessing legal advice, finds report – The Independent

Posted May 20th, 2021 in immigration, legal advice, legal aid, legal representation, news, reports, trafficking in human beings, victims by tracey

‘Modern slavery survivors in England face “significant barriers” to accessing legal advice, leaving them at higher risk of being re-trafficked, according to new research.’

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The Independent, 19th May 2021

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Home Office ordered to move torture victim out of ‘prison-like’ hotel – The Guardian

Posted May 19th, 2021 in asylum, delay, detention, government departments, health & safety, immigration, news, torture, trafficking in human beings, victims by sally

‘A judge in the high court has ordered the Home Office to move a torture and trafficking victim out of a “prison-like” hotel surrounded by an 8ft wall.’

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The Guardian, 18th May 2021

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Rape victims in England and Wales to give video evidence to boost convictions – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2021 in criminal justice, criminal procedure, Crown Prosecution Service, evidence, government departments, Ministry of Justice, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, statistics, victims, video recordings by sally

‘Rape victims in England and Wales will be able to provide their evidence on video prior to a trial to help improve conviction rates, it is understood.’

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The Guardian, 17th May 2021

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Torture victims kept in solitary by Home Office for up to a year – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2021 in attempts, charities, detention, government departments, immigration, international law, mental health, news, self-harm, statistics, suicide, torture, trafficking in human beings, victims by sally

‘The Home Office has pursued a policy of psychological brutality by locking up scores of torture survivors in solitary confinement for indefinite periods, according to fresh testimony from immigration detainees.’

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The Guardian, 15th May 2021

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Keith Hall admits Rachel Wilson manslaughter – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2021 in homicide, murder, news, perverting the course of justice, prostitution, victims by sally

‘A man has admitted killing a teenager whose body was found on farmland 10 years after she disappeared.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2021

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Landmark Domestic Abuse Bill receives Royal Assent  – Home Office

Posted April 30th, 2021 in bills, coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, government departments, police, press releases, victims by tracey

‘The Bill provides protection to millions of people who experience domestic abuse and strengthens measures to tackle perpetrators.’

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Home Office, 29th April 2021

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‘A hugely retrograde step’: Cross-party MPs attack Home Office plans to lock up more trafficking survivors – The Independent

Posted April 30th, 2021 in deportation, detention, forced labour, government departments, immigration, news, trafficking in human beings, victims by tracey

‘Cross-party MPs have attacked Home Office plans that will see more trafficking survivors locked up in immigration detention and threatened with removal, warning that it is a “hugely retrograde step”.’

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The Independent, 29th April 2021

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Grenfell survivors condemn ‘grave injustice’ as leaseholders left facing huge bills to remove cladding – The Independent

Posted April 30th, 2021 in accidents, bills, building law, fire, government departments, housing, leases, loans, news, victims by tracey

‘Survivors and bereaved relatives from the Grenfell Tower fire disaster say they are furious after parliament voted for measures that will leave householders facing huge bills for removing dangerous cladding from homes.’

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The Independent, 29th April 2021

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Dale Tyson: ‘Deplorable’ sex offender may have more victims – BBC News

Posted April 29th, 2021 in child abuse, indecent photographs of children, internet, news, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A man who used a fake online profile to dupe children into sending him graphic images of themselves may have targeted “many more”, police have said.’

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BBC News, 28th April 2021

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Dropping of stalkers’ register from bill an ‘insult to victims’ – The Guardian

Posted April 28th, 2021 in bills, criminal records, domestic violence, government departments, news, stalking, victims by sally

‘Ministers have been accused of misleading and insulting victims after a push by a cross-party group of peers to create an automatic register of dangerous domestic abusers and stalkers was dropped.’

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The Guardian, 27th April 2021

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Cheshire couple jailed for sexual abuse that Judge says ‘ruined victims’ lives’ – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted April 26th, 2021 in child abuse, children, Crown Prosecution Service, imprisonment, news, sentencing, victims by tracey

‘A couple have been jailed for sexually abusing three young girls after a judge at Chester Crown Court said they had ruined their victims’ lives.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 21st April 2021

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Court case delays left assault victim waiting over a year – BBC News

Posted April 23rd, 2021 in assault, budgets, coronavirus, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, news, trials, victims by sally

‘The government has announced emergency funding to help tackle huge delays in court trials.’

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BBC News, 23rd April 2021

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Chef jailed for raping five women after spiking drinks – BBC News

Posted April 23rd, 2021 in assault, drug offences, imprisonment, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A chef who raped five women after spiking their drinks has been jailed for 24 years.’

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BBC News, 22nd April 2021

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Police ‘decided not to investigate’ more crimes during coronavirus pandemic, watchdog says – The Independent

Posted April 21st, 2021 in coronavirus, criminal justice, news, ombudsmen, police, statistics, victims by tracey

‘Police in some areas of Britain have “increased the number of crimes they decided not to investigate” during the coronavirus pandemic, a watchdog has revealed.’

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The Independent, 20th April 2021

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Crime victims to be told when perpetrators leave prison – BBC News

Posted April 1st, 2021 in crime, cross-examination, news, notification, parole, victims by tracey

‘Crime victims are to be told when an offender leaves prison as part of a new code that has come into force in England and Wales.’

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BBC News, 1st April 2021

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Nottingham men jailed for abusing vulnerable teenage girls – BBC News

Posted March 30th, 2021 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, internet, news, sentencing, sexual grooming, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘Two men have been jailed for grooming and sexually abusing three vulnerable teenage girls.’

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BBC News, 29th March 2021

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