Former police officer turned barrister jailed for raping girl 30 years ago – The Independent

Posted June 27th, 2023 in news, police, rape, sentencing by sally

‘A former police officer turned criminal defence barrister has been jailed for 16 years for the rape and indecent assault of a teenage girl more than 30 years ago.’

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The Independent, 26th June 2023

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The Reality Of Rape Trials Is Grim For Survivors – The System Must Change – Each Other

Posted June 27th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, evidence, juries, news, rape, victims, witnesses by sally

‘On Monday 19 June, the Ministry of Justice announced that it will be focusing on building trust between rape victims and the system – in order to reduce dropout rates before a trial.’

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Each Other, 23rd June 2023

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Father in UK charged with rape made party to child’s care proceedings – The Guardian

‘A father without parental responsibility who has been charged with two counts of rape – and amid an allegation his son was conceived of rape – has won an appeal to be made party to care proceedings concerning the boy.’

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The Guardian, 25th June 2023

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Rape victims still being ‘failed’ two years after action promised – BBC News

Posted June 20th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, police, prosecutions, rape, reports, victims by sally

‘Two years after the government’s end-to-end rape review for England and Wales, victims are still being failed, say women’s groups.’

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BBC News, 20th June 2023

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Cardiff taxi driver jailed for 11 years for raping passenger – BBC News

Posted June 16th, 2023 in imprisonment, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, taxis, victims by tracey

‘A taxi driver who raped a women he drove home after demanding to use her toilet has been jailed for 11 years.’

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BBC News, 15th June 2023

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Rapist who targeted unconscious man in Warminster jailed – BBC News

‘A rapist who attacked a man on a night out has been jailed for six years.’

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BBC News, 13th June 2023

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Could Juryless Trials Improve Rape Conviction Rates? – Each Other

Posted June 13th, 2023 in consultations, juries, Law Commission, news, rape, trial without jury by sally

‘The Law Commission of England and Wales is considering whether juryless trials could help improve rape conviction rates. All rape and attempted rape trials in England and Wales are currently held before a jury of 12 people, who listen to the evidence and decide unanimously whether the accused is innocent or guilty.’

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Each Other, 12th June 2023

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Nearly 70% of rape victims drop out of investigations in England and Wales – The Guardian

‘Nearly 70% of rape survivors dropped out of the justice system in the fourth quarter of last year, according to official government data.’

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The Guardian, 30th May 2023

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Views sought on proposals to counter effects of rape myths in sexual offence trials – Law Commission

Posted May 26th, 2023 in consultations, evidence, Law Commission, news, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘The Law Commission has today published proposals for reform of sexual offences prosecutions.’

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Law Commission, 23rd May 2023

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Juror jailed for causing rape trial to collapse by researching defendant online – The Guardian

Posted May 26th, 2023 in imprisonment, internet, juries, news, rape, sentencing, trials by tracey

‘An “unashamed and unrepentant” juror who spent two decades in the police has been jailed for six months after causing a rape trial to collapse by researching the defendant online.’

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The Guardian, 25th May 2023

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Greater Manchester police won’t oppose appeal of man jailed for 17 years for rape – The Guardian

Posted May 25th, 2023 in appeals, DNA, news, police, rape by tracey

‘Greater Manchester police will not oppose the appeal of a man who spent 17 years in prison for rape when no DNA linked him to the crime, the Guardian has learned.’

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The Guardian, 24th May 2023

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Law Commission calls for tighter rules on use of personal records in rape trials – The Guardian

‘Greater restrictions should be introduced on the use of rape complainants’ personal records and evidence relating to their sexual behaviour to avoid rape myths contaminating trials in England and Wales, a government-commissioned review has said.’

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The Guardian, 23rd May 2023

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Whistleblower reports reveal continuing sexual abuse of women in UK military – The Guardian

‘A junior servicewoman said she was a victim of rape and forced to leave the armed forces while her abuser was protected, according to whistleblower testimony collected and published by a parliamentary committee on Thursday.’

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The Guardian, 18th May 2023

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Police assessment places violence against women and girls on same footing as terrorism – The Guardian

Posted May 19th, 2023 in domestic violence, harassment, news, police, rape, sexual offences, violence, women by tracey

‘Police chiefs have issued the first official assessment of violence against women and girls in the UK, placing such offences on the same footing as terrorism and serious organised crime. The 230-page intelligence document outlining the crimes that pose the greatest threats to women and girls has been shared with all forces by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).’

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The Guardian, 18th May 2023

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The scope of vicarious liability – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 16th, 2023 in negligence, news, rape, Supreme Court, vicarious liability by sally

‘The claimant was a member of the defendant’s church. She and her husband had formed a close friendship with an elder in the church. During a visit to the elder’s house in 1990, the elder raped the claimant while they were together in a room. She reported the crime to the police in 2014 and her assailant was convicted and imprisoned. She then brought a claim against the defendant alleging that it was vicariously liable for the elder’s attack on her. At first instance, the trial judge held that the defendant was vicariously liable and that decision was upheld by the Court of Appeal. The defendant then appealed to the Supreme Court.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 12th May 2023

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Police barred from requesting rape victims’ medical and school records – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 16th, 2023 in education, medical records, news, police, privacy, prosecutions, rape, victims by sally

‘Police will be barred from asking for rape victims’ therapy, health, school or other personal records unless it is “absolutely necessary” under new laws to reverse plummeting conviction rates.’

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Daily Telegraph, 16th May 2023

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Serial rapist Andrew Barlow recalled to prison weeks after release – BBC News

Posted May 15th, 2023 in imprisonment, news, parole, prisons, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘A man who was jailed for 13 rapes has been recalled to prison just weeks after being released.’

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BBC News, 13th May 2023

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Sex abuse victims ‘must get specialist support’ – BBC News

‘Encouraging abuse victims to come forward without a specialist support system in place is “totally irresponsible”, campaigners have said.’

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BBC News, 15th May 2023

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Convicted killer Alun Kyte gets third life sentence for historical sex offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, murder, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘A killer who murdered two women in the 1990s has been given a third life sentence for raping and sexually abusing a boy.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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Judge orders woman to directly arrange childcare arrangements with rapist ex-husband – The Independent

‘A judge has been criticised for ordering a rape victim to directly arrange childcare with an ex-husband who subjected her to rape and domestic abuse.’

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The Independent, 11th May 2023

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