‘Greater restrictions should be introduced on the use of rape complainants’ personal records and evidence relating to their sexual behaviour to avoid rape myths contaminating trials in England and Wales, a government-commissioned review has said.’
The Guardian, 23rd May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The government is to launch a compensation scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse in England, the home secretary has said.’
The Guardian, 22nd May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Police will be barred from asking for rape victims’ therapy, health, school or other personal records unless it is “absolutely necessary” under new laws to reverse plummeting conviction rates.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th May 2023
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The former Archbishop of York has been forced to step down from his Church of England role after a review into how he handled a child sex abuse allegation.’
BBC News, 14th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Encouraging abuse victims to come forward without a specialist support system in place is “totally irresponsible”, campaigners have said.’
BBC News, 15th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Updated guidance on controlling behaviour published by the Crown Prosecution Service today emphasises the need for prosecutors to closely scrutinise the actions of a suspect, who can often take steps to disrupt or mislead criminal proceedings.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 24th April 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘More than 500 people taking the government to court over the contaminated blood scandal are urging it to concede the case in light of evidence heard by a public inquiry and an interim report produced by its chair.’
The Guardian, 23rd April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A mother who was subjected to an attack by her violent ex-partner said charging and trial delays left him free to attack a second woman. Speaking to the BBC, Elizabeth Hudson said the backlog of crown court cases was causing misery and distress for many victims.’
BBC News, 20th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘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.’
BBC News, 19th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘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’
The Independent, 16th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘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.’
The Independent, 15th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The current Justice Secretary Dominic Raab thinks so. The recent, tragic murders of Sabina Nessa and Zara Aleena have prompted Mr Raab to consider new legislation which will see those convicted of serious offences compelled to attend court and face the families of those they have harmed. Both convicted murderers Jordan McSweeney and Koci Selamaj refused to attend their sentencing hearings which meant the families of Sabina and Zara were unable to put their Victim Personal Statements to them. Mr Raab says he wants to “make sure courts have the power to compel someone who’s been convicted of a serious crime to come and face the sentence… is the very least the victims deserve… and is a basic principle of British justice”[1] but what are the implications of this proposal?’
Pump Court Chambers, 9th March 2023
Source: www.pumpcourtchambers.com
‘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.’
Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘The RAF is a “boys’ club” where sexual harassment, misogyny and homophobia are rife, says a female ex-corporal who was sexually assaulted while serving.’
BBC News, 14th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Three rogue traders who filmed themselves boasting about overcharging for poor roofing work have been jailed.’
BBC News, 13th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Domestic abuse victims who do not live with their abuser will receive better protection against threats and intimidation, the Government has announced.’
The Independent, 5th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Details on compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal is expected to be set out in a report.’
The Independent, 5th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of raping a woman while he was off duty.’
BBC News, 4th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Dominic Raab has been urged to fast-track plans to force criminals to attend their sentencing after the murderer of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel refused to leave his cell to be sentenced on Monday.’
The Guardian, 4th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
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