Oldham grooming failures spark national inquiry
A new national inquiry will probe how authorities in Oldham failed child grooming victims, examining the role of ethnicity and culture in the flawed response. Read the full investigation.
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Queen Camilla speaks out on teenage sexual assault
Queen Camilla shares her own experience of indecent assault as a teenager for the first time, praising the Hunt family's bravery and urging education for young boys to prevent abuse. Read the full interview.
MPs demand overhaul of victims' compensation scheme
Calls grow for a fundamental review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority as victims report traumatic delays and complex claims processes. Read the full investigation.
Police Appeal After Christmas Day Assault in Lewes
Sussex Police launch urgent appeal after a man in his 30s was sexually assaulted in Lewes on Christmas Day. Officers seek witnesses and footage from the Pells Pool area.
Christmas Eve Park Rape: Police Hunt Suspect in Glasgow
Police are hunting a rapist after a woman was attacked in Glasgow's Queen's Park in the early hours of Christmas Eve. A major cordon remains as sexual crime in the city rises.
Former soldier jailed for Jet2 sexual assault on diverted flight
Joseph McCabe, 40, sexually assaulted four Jet2 cabin crew, forcing a flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife to divert. He has been jailed for 46 weeks and placed on the sex offenders register.
Builder jailed for sexually assaulting Jet2 cabin crew
Joseph McCabe, 40, sexually assaulted four cabin crew on a Jet2 flight to Tenerife, forcing a diversion. He has been jailed for 46 weeks and placed on the sex offenders register. Read the full court report.
Brighton sex assault: Police hunt man with quiff and AirPods
Sussex Police appeal for witnesses after a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in Brighton in the early hours of November 21. The suspect fled from Canfield Road.
Police hunt man after Nottingham bus stop sexual assault
Nottinghamshire Police release CCTV image after a woman in her 50s was sexually assaulted at a busy city centre bus stop. Call 101 with information.
NHS pervert jailed for sexually assaulting patients
Ieuan Crump, 27, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually assaulting two terrified patients during NHS bladder scans. Read the full shocking details.
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.
Chef admits 11 sexual assaults on women at Hove beach
Fattah Derrahi, 59, approached women exercising alone on Hove Lawns, offering 'touching therapy' before assaulting them. He pleaded guilty and will be sentenced in February. Read the full story.
Birmingham Doctor Charged with Patient Assault
A doctor from Birmingham has been charged with sexually assaulting two female patients. Nathaniel Spencer, 38, will appear before magistrates. Read the full details.
High-Profile Man Found Guilty of Rape in Melbourne
A man from a famous Australian family has been found guilty of two counts of rape following a trial at Melbourne County Court. The attack occurred in early 2024 after a night of drinking. Read the full details.
Woman, 18, Critical After Alleged Sexual Assault in Park
An 18-year-old woman is in a critical condition in hospital following an alleged sexual assault in a Sydney park. A 27-year-old man has been charged. Read the latest details.
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 charged with Southampton sexual assaults
Sohail Amiri, 30, faces charges for three sexual assaults on women in Southampton and illegal entry into the UK. He is due in court today.
Epstein Victims' Justice: A Ticking Timebomb
V (formerly Eve Ensler) warns that without justice for Epstein's victims, millions of sexual violence survivors face a breaking point. Read the urgent call for accountability.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
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.
43% of UK teens experience dangerous choking during sex
Shocking study reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s engage in strangulation during intimacy, with experts blaming violent online pornography. Learn the risks and solutions.
Pregnant Mum and Son Beaten by Schoolchildren Gang
A pregnant mother with an autoimmune disease and her nine-year-old son were brutally attacked by a gang of schoolchildren in Chicago. Read the full story and demand justice.
Teen Attacks Elderly Woman in NSW Park Assault Bid
Police hunt teenager after alleged sexual assault attempt on woman in her 80s at Brooklyn Park, Ashtonfield. Anyone with information urged to contact authorities.
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.
Brazil ex-minister formally accused of sexual misconduct
Brazil's former human rights minister Silvio Almeida faces formal sexual misconduct charges. Police investigation complete as prosecutors decide on trial. Read the latest developments.
Hamas Sexual Violence Against Israeli Hostages Revealed
Disturbing accounts emerge of systematic sexual assault by Hamas captors against Israeli hostages, including minors forced into depraved acts. Read the full investigation.
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.
Seven Men Charged With 40+ Child Sex Offences in Bristol
Seven men from four nations charged with over 40 offences against teenage girls in Bristol. The group faces rape and drug supply charges following a major police investigation.
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.
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