Data breaches putting domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk, says UK watchdog – The Guardian

‘Councils, police forces and hospitals are putting women’s lives at risk by accidentally disclosing domestic abuse victims’ addresses to perpetrators, the UK’s information watchdog has said.’

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The Guardian, 27th September 2023

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Three-quarters of rape survivors say police response damaged their mental health – The Guardian

Posted September 21st, 2023 in assault, mental health, news, police, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘The full extent of the trauma rape survivors experience as a direct result of their interaction with police has been shown for the first time in a damning official survey.’

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The Guardian, 21st September 2023

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Troubles legacy bill enters law after receiving Royal Assent – BBC News

Posted September 20th, 2023 in bills, judicial review, news, Northern Ireland, terrorism, victims by sally

‘The government’s controversial Troubles legacy bill has received Royal Assent and entered into law.’

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BBC News, 19th September 2023

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Why do rape and sexual assault victims find it hard to go straight to police? – BBC News

Posted September 20th, 2023 in criminal justice, media, news, police, rape, sexual offences, statistics, victims, women by sally

‘Four women have accused Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault in a joint investigation between the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches.’

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BBC News, 19th September 2023

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Family courts: Mothers dying after ‘abusers’ claim access to children – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2023 in children, domestic violence, families, family courts, news, suicide, victims by tracey

‘Five mums have died after family courts allowed fathers accused of abuse to apply for contact with their children, a BBC investigation has found.’

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BBC News, 4th September 2023

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Families welcome plan to force offenders into dock after Lucy Letby case – BBC News

Posted August 31st, 2023 in contempt of court, families, judiciary, news, punishment, sentencing, victims by tracey

‘Families of victims of serious offenders say plans to give judges more powers to make criminals attend sentencing hearings will ensure loved ones are “put first”.’

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BBC News, 31st August 2023

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Alex Belfield case: Stalking victim Philip Dehany to seek damages – BBC News

‘A man stalked by YouTuber Alex Belfield is seeking compensation, following what a judge described as “a vicious and continued campaign of abuse”.’

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BBC News, 30th August 2023

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Almost half Crown Prosecution Service letters sent to public ‘below standard’ – The Guardian

Posted August 23rd, 2023 in complaints, Crown Prosecution Service, news, ombudsmen, statistics, victims by sally

‘Almost one in every two letters the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) sends to people who have made complaints – including victims of crime – are not good enough, with many containing incorrect basic details or spelling mistakes, or lacking information about delays, according to a damning official report.’

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The Guardian, 23rd August 2023

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Ex-police officer jailed for sex with crime victim – BBC News

‘A former police officer has been jailed for having sex with a vulnerable victim of crime he met while on duty.’

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BBC News, 18th August 2023

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Statement of brave 13-year-old gets rapist more than 19 years in prison – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A man who subjected a young girl to a three-year “campaign of rape” has been jailed for over 19 years.’

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BBC News, 15th August 2023

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Ex-Archbishop of York John Sentamu banned from preaching in Newcastle – BBC News

‘The former Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, has been banned from preaching in Newcastle.’

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BBC News, 30th July 2023

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‘Excluded from justice’: court prevents family of victim from addressing assailant – The Guardian

‘The brother of a man who died after being assaulted in his own home has said he has been “excluded from justice” after magistrates barred him from court on the grounds that his presence would put the teenage attacker under “undue stress”.’

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The Guardian, 30th July 2023

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Home Office ordered to change rules that restrict help for trafficking victims – The Guardian

‘A high court judge has ordered the home secretary to change a key part of a trafficking policy introduced just months ago.’

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The Guardian, 26th July 2023

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Fake taxi driver who preyed on young women jailed for 18 years – The Independent

Posted July 26th, 2023 in imprisonment, kidnapping, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, taxis, victims, women by sally

‘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.’

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The Independent, 25th July 2023

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Infected blood scandal: Bereaved relatives in government compensation plea – BBC News

‘The son of a man who died after he was given infected blood is among those handing in a letter to the government calling for wider compensation.’

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BBC News, 25th July 2023

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Better support needed to prevent honour-based abuse remaining hidden crime – MPs – The Independent

‘Honour-based abuse should have a statutory definition in a similar way to domestic abuse, MPs said, as they warned it risks remaining a hidden crime without better victim support.’

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The Independent, 19th July 2023

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Sexual violence victims in UK forced to wait years for counselling and support – The Guardian

‘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.’

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The Guardian, 16th July 2023

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Denbighshire: Child rapist Michael Stewart gets life sentence Published 2 days ago – BBC News

‘A man who repeatedly sexually abused a young girl and arranged for other men to rape her has been given a life sentence.’

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BBC News, 15th July 2023

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Terror attack survivors condemn compensation body – BBC News

‘Survivors of terror attacks in the UK have described the government’s compensation scheme as “broken” in a new report.’

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BBC News, 17th July 2023

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Legal aid cuts denying vulnerable women access to justice, says thinktank – The Guardian

‘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.’

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The Guardian, 13th July 2023

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