Phillips: Police sex crime failures are 'inexcusable'
Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips says a damning inquiry reveals critical police failings on violence against women. She demands urgent action to protect women and girls.
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Inquiry: 'Critical Failure' in Data on Sex Crimes Against Women
A damning report finds basic questions on stranger rapes in England and Wales cannot be answered due to poor data. The inquiry calls for urgent reform and better use of AI to stop perpetrators.
Arrest after child-like sex doll found in Shein parcel
A man with a prior conviction faces court after French postal staff discovered a child-like sex doll in a parcel from Shein. The case fuels international calls for online retail bans.
Inquiry finds critical failure in sex crime data
A damning report reveals a critical failure to track stranger rapes in England and Wales, hampering prevention efforts. Read the shocking findings from the Angiolini Inquiry.
Inquiry exposes police failings after Sarah Everard murder
A damning report finds an 'unacceptable level of inconsistency' in how police tackle violence against women. Lady Elish Angiolini warns perpetrators are slipping through cracks. Read the full findings.
Predators 'roam freely' as women live in fear, report warns
A major report warns critical failures leave women unsafe in public spaces. Lady Elish Angiolini demands urgent action, stating 'lives are at stake'. Read the findings.
Sarah Everard's mother speaks out as report slams police failings
Four years after Sarah Everard's murder, an inquiry reveals predators still evade justice due to police inaction. Her mother describes enduring grief and rage.
New NHS Adviser to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
Labour MP Jess Asato appointed as Violence Against Women and Girls adviser to the Department of Health. She will lead an NHS overhaul to improve victim support and early identification.
New NHS Adviser on Violence Against Women Appointed
Labour MP Jess Asato drafted to overhaul NHS response to violence against women and girls, as concerns mount over government's ability to halve VAWG. Read the full story.
SAS troops refuse Afghan war crimes inquiry evidence
Scores of Special Forces soldiers are declining to give evidence to a war crimes inquiry over fears of self-incrimination. Read the latest on the high-stakes investigation.
MPs: Pets must be recognised in domestic abuse orders
MPs demand urgent law change as abusers exploit victims' bonds with pets. New data reveals one in 15 cases involve threats to animals, trapping survivors.
Viral TikTok sparks calls for national TV ad on women's safety
A viral TikTok exposing the daily safety measures women take has sparked calls for a national TV advert. We speak to HASSL founder Amy Watson on tackling violence at its root.
Special Forces chief covered up Afghan executions
Whistleblower claims senior UK special forces officer knew soldiers were executing Afghans but conducted 'fake exercise' to cover it up. Read the shocking testimony.
Russian 'Human Safari' Drones Hunt Kherson Civilians
Russian FPV drones are hunting civilians in Kherson in acts the UN calls crimes against humanity. Over 200 killed since July 2024. Read the full report.
ICC Judges Rule on Duterte Provisional Release
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could be freed from ICC detention as appeals judges decide his provisional release while facing crimes against humanity charges. Follow this developing international justice story.
100-year-old man investigated for Nazi camp guard role
German authorities are investigating a centenarian suspected of serving as a guard at a brutal WWII prisoner camp where thousands perished. Discover the latest developments in this historic case.
Thousands March to End Violence Against Women
On International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, thousands take to UK streets demanding action. See how communities united for change.
Italy criminalises femicide with life imprisonment
Italy's parliament has passed a landmark law recognising femicide as a distinct crime, punishable by life imprisonment. The move comes amid a national outcry over violence against women. Discover the details.
CPS launches new strategy on violence against women
The Crown Prosecution Service unveils a five-year plan to improve casework and victim support after data reveals domestic abuse features in over a third of rape cases. Learn how this new approach aims to transform justice.
UN: Woman killed by partner every 10 minutes
A shocking UN report reveals a woman or girl is killed by a partner or family member every 10 minutes. Discover the global femicide crisis and what must be done.
Author Thomas King not Indigenous, genealogy reveals
Prominent Canadian author Thomas King discovers genealogist found no evidence of Cherokee ancestry after Tribal Alliance Against Frauds investigation. Read the full story.
Final Canberra Sitting Week: Hanson Stunt Fallout
Live coverage of Canberra's final sitting week: Reaction to Pauline Hanson's burqa stunt, Senate environmental law battles, and funding for violence against women helpline. Follow our live blog.
4,000 cyber-flashing crimes recorded since new law
Police in England and Wales have recorded nearly 4,000 cyber-flashing offences since it became illegal in 2024. Discover the data and calls for stronger online safety measures.
Sussan Ley: 'Maintain the Rage' Over Domestic Violence
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley demands action as Australia confronts the 74 women killed in domestic violence this year. Read her powerful plea and join the call to end this crisis.
Teacher jailed for paying students for sex and drugs
Married teacher Carissa Jane Smith, 30, sentenced to a decade in prison for sex crimes involving students, drugs, and alcohol. Follow for more UK crime news.
Sir Jackie Stewart's wife Helen's dementia battle
F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart shares the emotional toll of his wife Helen's dementia diagnosis. Discover his charity work and why he calls it the 'cruellest disease'. Read more.
Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: What's Next for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh faces a pivotal moment after the death sentence of former PM Sheikh Hasina. Explore the implications for the nation's fragile democracy and the upcoming election.
Woman set on fire in Chicago transit attack
A 26-year-old woman is in critical condition after being set alight on a Chicago train. The attack raises urgent questions about public transport safety for women. Read the full report.
Jess Phillips: Teachers Should 'Whinge More' on Overload
Home Office Minister Jess Phillips urges teachers to speak up about excessive demands, warning that violence against girls threatens their academic success. Read the full story.
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in absentia
Bangladesh's former PM Sheikh Hasina receives death sentence for crimes against humanity over student protest crackdown. Discover the implications for the nation's future.
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