‘In one of the first major decisions on vicarious liability since Barclays Bank and Morrisons, the Supreme Court has provided clarity on the limits of the doctrine.’
Guildhall Chambers, 17th July 2023
Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk
‘Three police officers probed over allegations they failed to investigate initial reports of rape and sexual abuse by care worker.’
The Independent, 29th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A man who spent 17 years in prison for rape has had his conviction overturned by the court of appeal.’
The Guardian, 26th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A fake taxi driver who kept condoms, latex gloves and Viagra in his car as he prowled the streets for vulnerable women has been jailed for 18 years, police said.’
The Independent, 25th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The recent case of Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB confirmed the boundaries set by the Supreme Court, providing further clarity on the circumstances where an employer may be held vicariously liable.’
Mills & Reeve, 24th July 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
‘A police force is being investigated after concerns were raised about its handling of allegations made in 2016 about serial rapist officer, David Carrick.’
BBC News, 23rd July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A 34-year-old man has been jailed for life after assaulting and raping two women in “horrific” attacks.’
BBC News,19h July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Victims of sexual violence in England and Wales are facing waits of up to two and a half years for counselling, help with the legal system and trauma therapy, according to figures obtained by the Observer.’
The Guardian, 16th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Vulnerable women in England and Wales, including survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, are being denied justice because of cuts to the civil legal aid budget, a thinktank has said.’
The Guardian, 13th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two “sexual predators” who raped and filmed a woman in her own home in a “sickening attack” have been jailed.’
BBC News, 26th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘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.’
The Independent, 26th June 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘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.’
Each Other, 23rd June 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘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.’
The Guardian, 25th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two years after the government’s end-to-end rape review for England and Wales, victims are still being failed, say women’s groups.’
BBC News, 20th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A taxi driver who raped a women he drove home after demanding to use her toilet has been jailed for 11 years.’
BBC News, 15th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A rapist who attacked a man on a night out has been jailed for six years.’
BBC News, 13th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘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.’
Each Other, 12th June 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘Nearly 70% of rape survivors dropped out of the justice system in the fourth quarter of last year, according to official government data.’
The Guardian, 30th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Commission has today published proposals for reform of sexual offences prosecutions.’
Law Commission, 23rd May 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
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