‘The 24-year-old man was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl when he was 17, but is said to be ‘contrite and remorseful’ about the ‘awful crime’.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th June 2015
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‘Decision to let DS Robert Dawson retire contradicts new regulations by Theresa May to stop officers avoiding disciplinary action by quitting the force.’
The Guardian, 24th June 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A London Underground worker, who falsely claimed she was raped after a night out, has been jailed for eight months for perverting the course of justice, with the judge adding she had “let down genuine rape victims.”’
The Independent, 23rd June 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A 34-year-old Cardiff man has become the first person in the UK to be prosecuted under forced marriage laws introduced a year ago.’
BBC News, 10th June 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘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
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‘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 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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
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