The Countess of Wessex has admitted hearing the stories of sexual violence survivors has taken her to “some very dark places” during her work to raise awareness about their plight.
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Two notorious criminals who are serving life sentences for some of the worst offences of rape ever tried in England and Wales have had their minimum jail terms increased by
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New legislation passed by Holyrood is an “important part” in putting victims first after rape and other sexual assaults, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said. She spoke out as MSPs
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A series of stories by sexual assault and rape survivors about their journeys through the criminal justice system have been published online. The Justice Journeys: Survivor Stories collection was written
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A former MP has raised concerns after a judge in the Court of Protection ruled that the name of a London council overseeing the care of a woman with significant
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Police and social services bosses have begun investigations after a woman with “significant” learning difficulties who requires constant supervision was raped and made pregnant. Detail of the case has emerged
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Fewer than one in seven alleged rape victims feels confident they can obtain justice by reporting the matter to police, a survey has suggested. The vast majority (95%) of those
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A Scottish Parliament committee has backed a Bill which aims to support the health needs of sexual offence victims. The legislation would allow victims aged over 16 to self-refer to
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Some victims of sexual crime are still facing delays in their cases reaching trial, delaying their recovery from trauma, a report has found. A review by HM Inspectorate of Prosecution
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Almost 450 sex crimes were committed against babies before they reached their first birthday in the past year, new figures reveal. Police forces in the UK recorded 73,518 offences including
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