37,000 sexual offence victims face years-long police delays
Charities launch a super-complaint as data reveals 37,000 sexual offence victims wait over three years for case outcomes, with many investigations exceeding four years.
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Man from high-profile family guilty of digital rape
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been convicted of digitally raping a woman in his home after pretending to be her boyfriend. The jury reached its verdict after less than two days.
Legal shake-up to protect rape victims in court
New laws will stop rape victims being questioned on past sexual history and prevent the 'serial liar' trope in courtrooms. Justice Secretary David Lammy calls it the biggest change in a generation.
Man Denies Rape, Admits Forging Uber Receipt in Trial
A man from a prominent family denies digitally raping a woman at his Melbourne home. He admitted forging an Uber receipt after the alleged assault. The trial continues.
Man, 23, admits raping girl, 12, in Nuneaton
Ahmad Mulakhil has pleaded guilty to raping a child under 13 in Nuneaton. The case has sparked significant public outcry. Read the latest court developments.
Scotland's Lord Advocate Reassures Rape Victims
Dorothy Bain KC confirms rape shield protections remain despite Supreme Court warning that current laws may breach defendants' rights to fair trials in Scotland.
Lady Newlove, victims' commissioner, dies aged 63
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove Dies at 63
Tributes are paid to Baroness Helen Newlove, the passionate Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, who has died following a short illness. Read about her powerful legacy.
Victims' Commissioner Helen Newlove dies aged 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away following a short illness. The fierce campaigner for victims' rights transformed the role. Read her powerful story.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove Dies at 63
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, her legacy transformed the role. Our thoughts are with her family.
Sudan Militants Stage Mass Rapes and Kill 40 at Funeral
Exclusive report reveals horrific new atrocities in Sudan's escalating conflict as militants publicly assault women and execute 40 civilians in latest wave of violence.
Olympian's secret rape conviction exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Dutch volleyball Olympian competed in Tokyo 2021 despite serving time for raping a 12-year-old British girl in Milton Keynes.
Cousins jailed for grooming and raping five teenagers
Two predatory cousins have been sentenced to over 28 years for systematically grooming and sexually exploiting five vulnerable teenagers in a shocking case that has rocked West Yorkshire communities.
Man arrested after Westminster daylight rape near Parliament
A man has been arrested following a horrific daylight rape in Westminster, just minutes from the Houses of Parliament. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses after the shocking assault occurred near the Tate Britain gallery.
Massachusetts Child Rape Charges Dismissed Silently
A woman's pursuit of justice for alleged childhood sexual abuse ends in dismissal as prosecutors cite 'confidential' reasons, leaving victims' advocates outraged.
Rape survivor: "I had to rebuild myself from ruins"
Gisele Pelicot delivers emotional victim impact statement detailing how she reconstructed her life after horrific gang rape, while her alleged attacker continues to deny involvement in the brutal assault.
Premier League footballer jailed for two years after rape conviction
Professional footballer receives controversial two-year sentence for raping woman at his home, as campaigners condemn 'lenient' punishment and call for justice reform.
Country Club Manager Accused of £400K Embezzlement
Hunter Nadeau, former manager of a prestigious New Hampshire country club, faces serious fraud charges after allegedly embezzling nearly half a million dollars from elderly members through unauthorised credit card charges.
Maxwell victims furious as she sells £4.3m mansion from prison
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse express outrage as convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell offloads her luxurious waterfront property while serving 20-year sentence.
Labour's IRA Troubles Amnesty Sparks Fury and Betrayal Claims
The UK government's controversial new deal with Ireland on the Troubles has been condemned as a betrayal of victims, rewriting history and granting effective amnesty to IRA terrorists.
Ireland Launches Legal Challenge Against UK Troubles Act
The Irish Government launches an unprecedented legal challenge against the UK's controversial Troubles Legacy Act, setting the stage for a major diplomatic and legal clash over justice for victims.
Benn: Troubles Legacy Act 'Completely Failed'
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a scathing assessment of the UK's new Troubles legacy legislation, branding it a failure that betrays victims and risks legal chaos. Exclusive analysis.
Builder gets life for double rape attacks in Cambridge
Cambridge labourer Arsen-Ashot Mikoian, 30, receives life sentence for brutal rapes of a woman and teenage girl just months apart. Judge condemns 'exceptionally dangerous' predator.
UK Proposes Major Overhaul of Troubles Legacy Act
Ministers unveil new proposals to address widespread criticism of the Northern Ireland Troubles Act, focusing on victim-centred investigations and conditional immunity.
Starmer pledges 'Hillsborough Law' for victims' rights
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer commits to introducing a landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to rebalance the justice system in favour of victims and their families, tackling institutional defensiveness.
Starmer pledges Hillsborough Law to aid victims' families
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer vows to enact a landmark 'Hillsborough Law' if elected, aiming to rebalance the legal system and empower victims' families after long campaigns for justice.
Southport Stabbing: Mother's Heartbreaking Account of Daughter's Final Moments
The mother of a young girl killed in the Southport stabbing spree shares her unimaginable grief and the heroic final act of her daughter, as the community reels from the attack that claimed the lives of three children.
Manchester Arena Memorial Trust in Scotland faces funding collapse
The charity building Scotland's permanent memorial to the Manchester Arena bombing victims is on the verge of collapse due to a critical funding shortfall, risking the landmark tribute to those lost in the 2017 terror attack.
SNP's Soft Justice: Sex Offenders Dodge Prison Sentences
Exclusive investigation reveals a crisis in Scotland's justice system under the SNP, with hundreds of serious sexual offenders avoiding prison sentences. Victims' groups express outrage as data shows a pattern of lenient sentencing.
Charlie Kirk's 9/11 'not that many' tweet causes fury
US right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk faces intense backlash for a controversial tweet suggesting the number of victims lost on 9/11 was 'not that many', causing widespread outrage on social media.
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