A “wicked” rapist whose 13-year-old victim became pregnant in the 1970s has been jailed decades after the crime, following a successful prosecution pursued by his victim’s daughter. Carvel Bennett (pictured),
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A centre for sexual assault victims has been praised by the Justice Secretary as a “beacon” of the model he would like to see across Scotland. The Meadows, based at
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A former vice principal of a highland dance school has appeared in court facing a string of sex charges – including rape. Jonathan Barton (pictured) who was the vice principal
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Tougher punishments for people who name sexual assault victims on social media could be introduced, a justice minister has suggested. Kit Malthouse (pictured) hinted at reform when he told MPs
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The Government has apologised for “failing” rape victims over years of plunging conviction levels, as it set out plans for a “system and culture change” which will include focusing more
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Rape Crisis Scotland has once again called for the country’s not proven verdict to be scrapped, after new figures revealed that almost a quarter of all rape and attempted rape
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A sexual predator who repeatedly raped women and a young girl has been jailed for 10 years at the High Court in Edinburgh. Edwin Cuschieri, 67, attacked four victims at
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Seven “sexual predators” have gone on trial accused of exploiting and abusing a “vulnerable” teenage girl. The men face a total of 17 charges in connection with the sexual exploitation
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Rape Crisis Scotland has reiterated calls for the not proven verdict in Scots law to be abolished after new figures revealed almost a quarter of rape and attempted rape cases
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Rape victims will be able to provide their evidence on video prior to a trial to help improve conviction rates, it is understood. The plans form part of a review,
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