Armed forces complaint ‘used as weapon against me’ – BBC News

‘Four years on from submitting a complaint alleging she had been raped while in the armed forces, “Jane” is still awaiting a decision and says it was used as a “weapon” against her.
She told the BBC that colleagues knew things about the confidential process “they should never have known”. Her concerns are not unique, according to a report by the ombudsman for armed forces complaints.’

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BBC News, 4th May 2023

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Police reviewing how it treats indecent exposure after Wayne Couzens scandal – The Guardian

‘Police are to formally review whether they should take indecent exposure more seriously amid emerging evidence that people who commit such crimes can escalate their offending, the Guardian has learned. It comes after it was revealed Wayne Couzens, the then-Metropolitan police officer who raped and murdered Sarah Everard, had committed a series of offences where he had exposed himself before the murder.’

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The Guardian, 2nd May 2023

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Supreme Court rules on liability in Jehovah’s Witness rape case – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 2nd, 2023 in negligence, news, rape, Supreme Court, vicarious liability by tracey

‘”Deeper pockets” is not sufficient justification for extending vicarious liability “beyond its principled boundaries” the Supreme Court has found, as it ruled a congregation cannot be liable for a rape committed by one of its elders.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 2nd May 2023

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New Judgment: Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB [2023] UKSC 15 – UKSC Blog

Posted April 27th, 2023 in law reports, news, rape, Supreme Court, vicarious liability by sally

‘In this appeal, the Supreme Court is asked to decide whether the Jehovah’s Witness organisation is vicariously liable for a rape committed by Mark Sewell, a former elder.’

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UKSC Blog, 26th April 2023

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Vicarious liability: Trustees of the Barry Congregation in the Supreme Court – Law & Religion UK

Posted April 27th, 2023 in news, rape, Supreme Court, vicarious liability by sally

‘Mr and Mrs B began attending the religious services of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1984. They made lots of friends in the congregation, among whom were Mark Sewell, his wife Mary and their children. Mark Sewell was an elder; however, he began drinking heavily and behaving inappropriately towards female members of the congregation, for example by kissing them on the lips when he greeted them. In 1990, he raped Mrs B after they had been out evangelising together and in 2014 he was convicted of her rape and of indecently assaulting two other people.’

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Law & Religion UK, 26th April 2023

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Doncaster rapist taxi driver jailed for spate of sex attacks – BBC News

Posted April 20th, 2023 in disabled persons, news, rape, sentencing by sally

‘Detectives are appealing for potential victims of a rapist taxi driver to come forward after he was jailed for 12 years for attacking two disabled women.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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Wrexham woman who had son after rape welcomes law change – BBC News

Posted April 19th, 2023 in children, news, pregnancy, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A woman who had a son after being raped has welcomed a change in the law to recognise children conceived through sexual attacks as victims.’

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BBC News, 19th April 2023

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Dominic Raab faces legal action after refusing inquiry into abuse of thousands of boys in detention centres – The Independent

‘Dominic Raab faces legal action over his refusal to trigger a public inquiry into the abuse of thousands of boys held in youth detention centres from the 1960s to 1980s’

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The Independent, 16th April 2023

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Rapist who won lottery on day release from prison is granted access to full £7.2m jackpot – The Independent

Posted April 17th, 2023 in compensation, gambling, news, rape, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘A 70-year-old convicted rapist has been granted full access to the £7.2 million jackpot he won in the lottery following a 15-year legal battle.’

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The Independent, 15th April 2023

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Pre-recorded evidence improves rape victims’ experience of court – Ministry of Justice

‘Rape victims who pre-record their evidence are more likely to have a better experience of the court process, findings published today (3 April 2023) reveal.’

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2023

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Research Demonstrates Juries Convict in 58% of Rape Cases, on Average – Pump Court Chambers

Posted April 13th, 2023 in chambers articles, juries, news, prosecutions, rape, statistics by sally

‘Over the period 2007 to 2021, the jury conviction rate for all rape charges stood at an average of 58%, with a high of 75% in 2021, according to new research published in the Criminal Law Review[1]. In 2007, the jury conviction rate was 55%. This research was commissioned by senior judiciary following public concerns that the jury conviction rates for rape were extremely low, and analysed 5,623,800 criminal charges from January 2007 to December 2021, not just including sexual offences.’

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Pump Court Chambers, 9th March 2023

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Met Police: Former officer found guilty of rape – BBC News

‘A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of raping a woman while he was off duty.’

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BBC News, 4th April 2023

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Rotherham grooming survivor awarded £425k after suing rapist – BBC News

Posted March 28th, 2023 in child abuse, damages, news, rape, sexual grooming, victims by sally

‘A rapist convicted as part of the Rotherham grooming scandal has been ordered to pay £425,000 in damages to his victim by the High Court.’

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BBC News, 27th March 2023

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Delays to rape trials in England and Wales ‘devastating’ for victims – The Guardian

‘Long delays and a massive increase in the rescheduling of rape trials are having a devastating impact on victims’ mental health and leading some victims to take their own lives, according to a major new report.’

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The Guardian, 27th March 2023

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Grantham paedophile jailed after ‘campaign of rape’ – BBC News

Posted March 17th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘A paedophile who carried out a “campaign of rape” has been jailed for 25 years for abusing children as young as seven over a 23-year period.’

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BBC News, 16th March 2023

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Eleanor Williams jailed for eight and a half years after rape and trafficking lies – The Guardian

‘A woman has been jailed for eight and a half years after being found guilty of lying about being raped and trafficked by an Asian grooming gang, and making false rape claims against a series of other men.’

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The Guardian, 14th March 2023

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Eleanor Williams sentencing: Men tried to take own lives over rape lies – BBC News

Posted March 14th, 2023 in news, perverting the course of justice, rape, suicide by sally

‘Three men tried to take their own lives after being falsely accused of rape and trafficking, a court has heard.’

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BBC News, 13th March 2023

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EU and UK action shows role for sanctions in tackling gender inequality – OUT-LAW.com

‘Action announced by the EU and UK highlights the role that sanctions can play in tackling gender inequality globally, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2023

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Woman allegedly raped as a teenager calls for change after ‘horrendous’ trial – The Guardian

Posted March 13th, 2023 in cross-examination, news, rape, retrials, sexual offences, trials, victims, young persons by tracey

‘A woman who alleges that she was raped as a teenager by an older man has called for changes to the judicial process after finding the experience of going to trial traumatic.’

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The Guardian, 12th March 2023

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Wayne Couzens sentenced to 19 months in prison for indecent exposure – The Guardian

‘Wayne Couzens has been sentenced to 19 months in prison for flashing at women in the months before he kidnapped, raped and murdered Sarah Everard.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2023

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