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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.

Women's prison population surges 57% since 2000

Experts warn of a growing global crisis as nearly one million women face incarceration, sexual violence, and forced labour in prisons worldwide. Discover the shocking findings.

Rape Reports in Scotland Rise 11% to Over 3,000

Official figures reveal a rape or attempted rape is reported every three hours in Scotland, with a 25% surge over four years. Discover the full impact on public safety and the justice system.

Man forced to watch as migrants rape fiancée in Rome

A young Italian couple was ambushed in a Rome park. The man was restrained and forced to watch as migrants sexually assaulted his 18-year-old fiancée. Read the latest on the arrests and investigation.

Topless anti-fascist protesters assaulted in Madrid

Two topless activists protesting fascism in Madrid were sexually assaulted by a Franco supporter. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked national outrage and reignited debates over Spain's dictatorial past.

Germany classifies date rape drugs as weapons

Germany announces plans to classify date rape drugs as weapons, enabling stricter prosecutions for sexual assault. This move comes amid rising domestic violence and sexual offence statistics.

MPs slam police 'sexual entrepreneurs' guidance

Police chiefs face backlash for telling officers to call prostitutes 'sexual entrepreneurs'. MPs call the guidance 'harmful' and demand a meeting with the minister. Read the full story.

Ethiopian Army Accused of Systematic Rape

Shocking BBC investigation reveals Ethiopian soldiers have raped thousands of women and girls as young as eight during crackdown on militias. Victims share harrowing accounts of sexual violence.

43% of UK teens experience choking during sex

Shocking study reveals normalisation of sexual strangulation among young Britons, with 36% reporting fear and 21% suffering physical harm. Learn the life-threatening risks.

Seven Men Charged in Bristol Child Sex Probe

Seven men face over 40 charges for child sexual exploitation in Bristol involving 11 teenage victims. The alleged offences occurred between 2022-2025. Read the latest developments.

Stepfather jailed for stabbing stepdaughter and husband

A violent stepfather has been sentenced to prison after a horrific stabbing attack left his stepdaughter and her husband with life-changing injuries in a shocking domestic violence case that has rocked the local community.

Migrant sex offender jailed for Epping Forest assault

Hadush Kebatu, an Eritrean national living in the UK, has been sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a woman in Epping Forest. The judge described the attack as 'appalling' as details emerge of the traumatic ordeal.

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