Rape support service praised in independent evaluation
A 24-hour advocacy support service for victims and survivors of rape, which was piloted in Glasgow, was highly valued by those who used it, according to an independent evaluation by
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Cahill ‘abuse’ report to be published after election
A review of how the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) handled three cases linked to an alleged rape and IRA cover-up will be published after the election. Sir Keir Starmer has
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New Scots centre for victims of gender based violence
The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre (SWRC) has been launched to ensure that women in Scotland who have or are experiencing gender based violence are able to access timely and appropriate
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Police withdraw poster that ‘blamed victims’ for sex attacks
Police have apologised and withdrawn a poster launched as part of a campaign to help prevent rape and serious sex attacks in and around bars and clubs. Sussex Police issued
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University to lead international study on violence against women
Some 4,500 women in conflict zones and poor communities are to be asked to detail their life experiences as part of an international project to count the cost of violence
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Jolie opens academic centre tackling violence against women
Angelina Jolie has said “there is no stable future for a world in which crimes committed against women go unpunished” as she opened the UK’s first academic centre on women,
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CPS issues new guidance on consent in rape cases
Police and prosecutors have today been given the clearest instructions yet on assessing the vital issue of consent in rape cases. A new toolkit called ‘What is consent?’ produced by
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Central Scotland rape crisis centre closes down
A Stirling-based rape crisis centre has closed after failing to address claims of bullying against its manager. An employment tribunal judgement found Central Scotland Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre
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New protocol for rape & sexual abuse cases
A predicted 30% surge in rape trials has prompted police and prosecutors to overhaul guidelines on handling cases. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and police chiefs have launched a joint
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Wide variations in reported rape cases in Scotland
New research is needed to understand why there are massive variations in the number of rape cases being reported in different regions, Police Scotland has been told. HM Inspector of
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