Chetham’s violin teacher found not guilty of rape – The Guardian
‘A former violin teacher accused of abusing his power and influence to prey on students has been found not guilty of rape.’
The Guardian, 8th June 0215
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Pembroke Dock child abuser, 75, jailed for life – BBC News
‘A 75-year-old Pembrokeshire man who abused three children over a 15-year period has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 5th June 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Surge in rape reports is overwhelming the police – Daily Telegraph
‘Met Chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe says rape will be given the same priority as counter terrorism, but warns that hundreds more officers will be needed if the force is to avoid being overwhelmed.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd June 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rape victims failed by under-resourced police and prosecutors, report finds – The Guardian
‘Rape victims are being failed by a lack of resources among police and prosecutors, a new report has found.’
The Guardian, 2nd June 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rape victim falsely accused of lying by police wins £20,000 payout – The Guardian
‘A rape victim falsely accused of lying by detectives has won £20,000 in damages after suing police under the Human Rights Act. The woman, who cannot be named, was 17 when a man raped her in Winchester in April 2012 after a night out with friends. Her mother reported the attack hours later and the victim told officers her T-shirt may contain her attacker’s DNA.’
The Guardian, 22nd May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Karl Barker jailed over child rape and dogging charges – BBC News
‘A man who repeatedly raped a girl from the age of 12 and sold her for sex at dogging sites has been jailed.’
BBC News, 18th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BBC faces no action over ‘knickers’ comment in Ched Evans debate – The Guardian
‘A BBC radio presenter who said women should “keep their knickers on” while discussing convicted rapist and footballer Ched Evans will face no further action from media regulator Ofcom.’
The Guardian, 18th May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Human Rights Act: What has it done for us? – The Independent
‘The Conservatives want to replace it. Here are five things it has implemented for good.’
The Independent, 15th May 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Bassingbourn Libyan soldiers jailed for Cambridge man’s rape – BBC News
‘Two Libyan cadets have been jailed for 12 years each for raping a man in Cambridge.’
BBC News, 15th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Worcestershire man jailed for historical rape – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for the “degrading” rape of a woman in her home more than 23 years ago.’
BBC News, 12th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former student fails in legal challenge over Oxford’s handling of rape claims – The Guardian
‘A former Oxford student has failed in her attempt to overturn the university’s policy on investigating complaints of rape and sexual assault.’
The Guardian, 8th May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Father jailed for rape of wife and sex assault on daughter, 2 – BBC News
‘A father has been jailed for 20 years for sexually assaulting his two-year-old daughter and raping his wife.’
BBC News, 11th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Student sues Oxford over handling of rape complaints – The Guardian
‘A former Oxford student is launching a legal challenge against the university’s policy on investigating complaints of rape and sexual assault. Elizabeth Ramey, who has chosen to waive her right to anonymity, reported an alleged assault in 2011. There was a police investigation but no prosecution followed because of evidential problems.’
The Guardian, 7th May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ched Evans website will not face legal action – BBC News
‘No action will be taken against a website supporting rapist Ched Evans following an inquiry into whether his victim was identified.’
BBC News, 30th April 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teenager found not guilty of raping his mother after she said it was just a dream – The Guardian
‘A teenager has been found not guilty of raping his mother as she slept after she told a jury she had dreamed the attack. The boy, who cannot be named, was 14 when his mother woke up and accused him of trying to rape her. Despite calling the police to report the alleged incident, when the case reached trial this week the mother claimed she was “99.9% sure” she had dreamed it after a night out drinking.’
The Guardian, 30th April 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Caernarfon rapist, 74, jailed for further sex assault – BBC News
‘A 74-year-old man jailed for raping a young woman has admitted sexually assaulting a woman with learning disabilities whom he had befriended.’
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BBC News, 29th April 2015
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Nurse jailed for 18 years after admitting string of ‘depraved’ sexual assaults including rape of unconscious patients – The Independent
‘A nurse who filmed himself raping unconscious patients in A&E has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.’
The Independent, 27th April 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
