A teenager was “unsettled” on the day she was last seen alive because of the imminent release from prison of the man she had accused of raping her, an inquest
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Three victims of grooming gangs in Rochdale have received “substantial” damages and a personal apology from the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The women met Stephen Watson, the
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Scottish expertise is helping Greek authorities establish how best to deal with serious sexual assault cases, the UK’s Ambassador to Greece has said. Matthew Lodge praised authorities in Greece for
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In England and Wales, more than 99% of rapes reported to police do not end in a conviction. This is the result of a criminal justice system that makes prosecuting
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Sexual crimes rose to the highest level recorded in the last five years last year, according to a new report. The Police Scotland Quarter Three Performance Report showed that between
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A police officer in charge of a unit tasked with investigating child abuse in Rotherham failed to investigate information that teenage sisters were having sex with workers from a car
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There is “a crisis of public trust” over how the criminal justice system deals with rape and sexual assaults, the Director of Public Prosecutions has said. Max Hill QC said
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A police manhunt has been launched for a convicted sex offender who “presents a particular danger to women and young children”. Paul Robson (pictured), who is serving a life sentence
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Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of rape and assault. The 20-year-old was suspended from playing or training with the club, following allegations
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The purpose of reviews of serious child safeguarding cases, at both local and national level, is to identify improvements to be made to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
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