The Home Secretary has rejected calls to abolish the Metropolitan Police after a damning review concluded it is institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic. Conservative MP Matthew Offord urged Suella Braverman
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A Scottish rugby star who admitted pushing, hurling abuse at, and tracking his girlfriend has been ordered to do 120 hours of unpaid work. Rufus McLean, 22, was given the
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Tackling so-called incel culture is among the actions being considered by police in their strategy to deal with violence against women and girls. The strategy was presented in a report
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Fiona Bruce has stepped back as an ambassador of domestic abuse charity Refuge following claims she had trivialised domestic violence during a discussion about Stanley Johnson on Question Time. The
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A victim of disgraced pop star Gary Glitter has said his release from prison “was not the justice” she was promised. The paedophile glam rock singer – who had a
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Rishi Sunak is facing calls to abandon the Government’s controversial attempt to overhaul human rights legislation amid a warning that it would seriously damage people’s ability to enforce their rights.
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Children born as a result of a rape will officially be recognised as victims of crime under Government plans. England and Wales are thought to be among the first countries
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Victims of domestic abuse will be protected from having direct contact with abusive ex-partners regarding child maintenance under new laws due to be introduced. Parents will be given the choice
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Author JK Rowling has founded a new support service to help meet an “unmet need” for women who have experienced sexual violence. Beira’s Place in Edinburgh will be a support
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Sexually harassing women in public is set to be punishable by up to two years in prison under proposed laws backed by the Government. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has declared
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