Tag Archives: rape

Rape convictions at an all-time high

By Adam Wadsworth | Published: April 23, 2013

Data released by the Crown Prosecution Service today shows that the conviction rate for rape cases has reached an all-time high at 63 per cent of all prosecutions. According to the figures, there were 3,692 rape prosecutions last year and 2,333 convictions, up by 5 per cent since 2008.

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Infographic: The UK’s low rape conviction rate

By James Bloodworth | Published: February 26, 2013

The infographic gives an overview of Britain’s shockingly low rape conviction rate.

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It’s time to speak up for the men who are raped in war zones

By James Hallwood | Published: February 26, 2013

Reports from Syria of routine rape being used against men and women is a reminder of the unspoken prevalence of the rape of men and boys in areas of conflict.

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Gloucester Slutwalk: women are never to blame for sexual violence

By Guest | Published: February 12, 2013

A slutwalk led by the leader of the local Labour group is taking place in Gloucester this Thursday after comments urging women to reduce their risk of being raped by wearing more clothes.

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Women still blamed for sexual violence, according to study

By James Bloodworth | Published: February 8, 2013

New figures show that women are still blamed by a significant proportion of people for sexual violence.

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Syria: Assad’s forces “using rape as a weapon”

By Shamik Das | Published: May 29, 2012

The savagery of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad continues to worsen with each passing day, reports Shamik Das.

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Euro-Tories gain a UKIP defector – but Helmer faces the chop

By Ben Fox | Published: May 25, 2011

Ben Fox reports from Brussels on the defection of David Campbell Bannerman from the Tories to UKIP and the possible de-whipping of sexist climate denier Roger Helmer.

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Tories unlikely to discipline Helmer for sickening rape comments

By Shamik Das | Published: May 24, 2011

The Conservative party have said there are “no plans” to take action against right-wing MEP Roger Helmer for shocking remarks made on his blog about rape.

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Interviewer: “Rape is rape, with respect”; Ken Clarke: “No it’s not”

By Shamik Das | Published: May 18, 2011

Ed Miliband called on David Cameron to sack Ken Clarke today after the justice secretary’s remarks about rape in a BBC radio interview this morning.

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