Man who raped boy, 15, in Milton Keynes wood detained – BBC News

“A teenager from Milton Keynes who raped and beat a 15-year-old boy has been given an indeterminate sentence in a young offenders institution.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2010

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Jail sentence for Peterborough internet dating rapist – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2010 in firearms, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man who raped a woman after meeting her on a dating website has been given an indeterminate prison sentence.”

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BBC News, 9th July 2010

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Second boy to appeal against attempted rape conviction – BBC News

Posted July 9th, 2010 in appeals, attempts, children, news, rape by sally

“A second schoolboy is appealing against his conviction for attempting to rape an eight-year-old girl in west London.”

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BBC News, 5th July 2010

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Protests as anonymity plan for rape defendants is confirmed – The Guardian

Posted July 9th, 2010 in anonymity, news, rape, women by sally

“The government provoked protests from both sides of the Commons today after a minister confirmed plans to grant rape defendants pre-charge anonymity.”

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The Guardian, 8th July 2010

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Man jailed for 1986 rape – The Independent

Posted July 8th, 2010 in DNA, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A rapist was jailed for eight years today after admitting a horrific sex attack on an 18-year-old woman on waste ground 24 years ago.”

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The Independent, 7th July 2010

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Boy to appeal against attempted rape conviction – BBC News

Posted July 2nd, 2010 in appeals, attempts, children, news, rape by sally

“A primary school boy is appealing against his conviction for attempting to rape an eight-year-old girl in west London.”

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BBC News, 1st July 2010

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Rapist from Greater Manchester jailed over girls’ abuse – BBC News

Posted June 30th, 2010 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A rapist who subjected a girl to a six-year ordeal of sex abuse has been jailed for fourteen and a half years.”

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BBC News, 29th June 2010

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Rapist jailed for 1987 sex attack in east London – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2010 in attempts, evidence, forensic science, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A sex attacker caught after a cold case review has been jailed for 10 years.”

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BBC News, 25th June 2010

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False rape claim mother from Norfolk is jailed – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2010 in news, perverting the course of justice, rape, sentencing by sally

“A mother who made a false allegation that she was raped by two men in Norwich has been jailed for 18 months.”

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BBC News, 24th June 2010

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Boy rapist’s life sentence reduced on appeal – BBC News

Posted June 23rd, 2010 in appeals, news, rape, release on licence, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A 12-year-old County Durham schoolboy who raped his teacher has had his life sentence reduced on appeal.”

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BBC News, 23rd June 2010

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Rapists going free through errors by inexperienced doctors, says BMA – The Guardian

Posted June 23rd, 2010 in doctors, evidence, forensic science, news, rape, sexual offences by sally

“Rapists are not being convicted because doctors are making errors when examining victims, according to medical experts specialising in sexual assaults.”

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The Guardian, 22nd June 2010

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Teenager sentenced for rape of boys – The Independent

Posted June 15th, 2010 in news, rape, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who raped two young boys has been sentenced to a community rehabilitation order, police said today.”

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The Independent, 14th June 2010

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Serial rapist given 12th life sentence – BBC News

Posted June 14th, 2010 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A prolific offender who raped a woman in her Sheffield home in front of her young daughter 29 years ago has been given a 12th life sentence.”

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BBC News, 10th June 2010

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Nick Clegg signals rethink over rape trial anonymity – The Guardian

Posted June 8th, 2010 in anonymity, news, prosecutions, rape by sally

“Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister, today signalled a new willingness to drop the government’s plans to grant anonymity to defendants in rape cases, after growing opposition to the proposal.”

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The Guardian, 7th June 2010

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IPCC to publish report on Rachel Nickell’s death – BBC News

Posted June 3rd, 2010 in complaints, murder, news, police, rape, reports by sally

“The police watchdog is publishing a report into claims officers failed to detain a rapist who went on to kill Rachel Nickell.”

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BBC News, 3rd May 2010

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Plan to protect anonymity of rape accused watered down – The Independent

Posted June 3rd, 2010 in anonymity, news, rape by sally

“A surprise plan to grant anonymity to rape defendants will be significantly redrawn by the coalition Government after intense criticism of the proposals.”

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The Independent, 3rd June 2010

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Jim Watts is serving 12 years for abusing disabled women but is he a victim of a miscarriage of justice? – The Guardian

“Jim Watts, 57, a former disability bus driver, is serving a 12-and-a-half year jail sentence for sexually assaulting four severely mentally and physically disabled women.But there are serious concerns, raised by his legal team, that Watts, a married father of two, has been the victim of a gross miscarriage of justice, and that his case could serve as a significant deterrent to people thinking of working with severely disabled people.”

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The Guardian, 2nd June 2010

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Two boys guilty of attempted rape charges in London – BBC News

Posted May 24th, 2010 in attempted murder, attempts, children, news, rape, young offenders by sally

“Two boys aged 10 and 11 have been found guilty at the Old Bailey of attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in London.”

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BBC News, 24th May 2010

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Rape and torture robber jailed indefinitely – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2010 in news, rape, robbery, sentencing, torture by sally

“A violent robber who was part of a gang that raped and tortured a couple in their home in a ‘horrendous and barbaric attack’ was jailed indefinitely for the public protection today.”

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The Independent, 21st May 2010

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Rape case anonymity for defendants would be insult to victims, say activists – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2010 in anonymity, news, rape by sally

“Plans to ban identification of men accused of rape suggests victims of sexual violence do not matter, say campaigners.”

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The Guardian, 20th May 2010

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