‘The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published an unprecedented online anthology of sexual abuse in institutions, with 125 victims detailing the horrors they experienced in schools, sports clubs, churches and other groups.’
The Guardian, 16th October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Hate crime has surged across the country, new figures have revealed, with those directed at people because of their religious beliefs doubling since 2015.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th October 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The number of non-molestation orders – issued by courts to prevent domestic abuse – has rocketed by 37% over the past five years because they are being exploited to secure legal aid, according to the charity Families Needs Fathers.’
The Guardian, 15th October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A gang of human traffickers, including six members of the same family, have been jailed for more than 24 years’ for trafficking and exploiting vulnerable and homeless people.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 4th October 2018
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Six men have been jailed over a £17m fraud involving selling solar panels to elderly, retired and vulnerable people.’
BBC News, 2nd October 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Police are demanding almost unfettered access to highly personal records and data from potential rape victims before pressing ahead with their cases, the Guardian can reveal.’
The Guardian, 25th September 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A judge has ordered a police force and council to pay £52,000 to a sex abuse victim after a convicted paedophile was housed near his children’s home.’
BBC News, 24th September 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Tens of thousands of victims of domestic abuse and children are being put at further risk of harm by privatised offender supervision companies whose staff lack the skills, experience and time to supervise perpetrators, according to a new report.’
The Guardian, 25th September 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Domestic abuse victims are increasingly turning to the civil courts for protection because the police are failing to enforce the law of coercive control, it has emerged.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Support for victims of crime will be overhauled following the launch of the first ever cross-government Victims Strategy.’
Ministry of Justice, 10th September 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Victims of major disasters like the Grenfell Tower fire and Hillsborough will be given extra support so their voices can be heard, under plans announced by the government.
It is consulting on the creation of an “independent public advocate”, who would guide bereaved families through the investigative process and inquests, keep them informed and ensure that they receive help.’
The Independent, 10th September 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A council worker has admitted defrauding around £60,000 from the Grenfell Tower victim fund.’
BBC News, 30th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Victims will find it harder to secure compensation from employers under plans to double the lower limit for recovering costs in minor injury cases, the Ministry of Justice has been warned.’
The Guardian, 29th August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Women may not report rape to police because of fears material from their phones will be used to discredit them, the victims commissioner for London has warned.’
The Independent, 8th August 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Victims of crime are having to wait too long for compensation under a “derisory” system, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has said. Baroness Newlove called for a change to the way court-ordered financial awards are paid after they are imposed on convicted offenders.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has been fined £200,000 after sending a bulk email that identified possible victims. Ninety participants in the public inquiry were potentially identified by the “concerning” blunder, said the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which warned the incident had “placed vulnerable people at risk”.’
The Independent, 18th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Victims are being left at risk by the police’s failure to investigate tens of thousands of crimes, including rape, violence and domestic abuse, a watchdog has warned.HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) found that almost one in five crimes reported to Lincolnshire Police were not being formally recorded, meaning they are not investigated and victims cannot access support.’
The Independent, 17th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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