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A rape survivor has broken years of silence to demand that her childhood attacker’s conviction be placed on the sex offenders register publicly. She warns that without transparency, he could deny his crimes and potentially reoffend.
A Devon woman has publicly identified herself as a victim of trafficking and serial rape linked to Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate, prompting a live police probe into his collaborators. Joanna Brittan’s case is now under National Referral Mechanism review as detectives urge others with information to come forward.
A 15-year-old Hampshire victim says she lives in terror after three teenage rapists received youth rehabilitation orders. The offenders, aged 13 and 14 at the time, face a Court of Appeal review amid public outrage.
A 15-year-old rape victim expressed devastation after two teenage attackers received no jail time. The Attorney General has launched a review of the judge’s decision, fueling demands for legal reform.
A 16-year-old girl was raped by two teenage boys in Manchester. A judge spared them jail, sparking outrage and fueling demands for legal reform. The victim describes the decision as a devastating blow, leaving her with no justice.
A Married at First Sight UK contestant has called for the show’s cancellation following allegations of sexual assault during filming. Caspar Todd, who married on the show in 2024, condemned the production company’s handling of welfare and demanded immediate reforms.
Three boys, aged 17, 16 and 15, received rehabilitation orders instead of detention after being found guilty of raping two girls in separate attacks. The sentencing has drawn sharp criticism from victims' advocates who say justice was undermined by leniency.
Channel 4’s CEO faced direct questioning this week about explosive allegations of sexual assault within the production of *Married at First Sight UK*, including claims of coercion and systemic failures in handling complaints. Internal documents reveal a pattern of ignored warnings and delayed investigations, prompting swift legal and regulatory scrutiny.
Two boys, 15, received three-year rehabilitation orders with intensive supervision after admitting to assaulting lone girls in Hampshire. A 14-year-old received 18 months of probation. Footage of the attacks, filmed by the perpetrators, was submitted as key evidence.
Channel 4 is under fire after three former contestants allege rape and sexual assault during filming of Married at First Sight UK. Police confirm they’ve received reports, while critics question the show’s safeguarding protocols and its future amid financial strain.
Online ads for self-swab DNA testing kits offered to sexual assault survivors have been ruled misleading and banned by UK regulators. The decision follows complaints over exaggerated claims about accuracy and use of samples.
Channel 4’s chief executive Priya Dogra refused to apologise to women alleging rape and assault during filming of *Married at First Sight UK*, citing ongoing investigations and denied allegations. The BBC’s *Panorama* investigation exposed systemic failures in the show’s duty of care.
Three women have accused their on-screen partners of sexual violence during filming of Channel 4’s prime-time show. The production company dismissed claims as handled correctly, but the broadcaster has now pulled all episodes pending review.
A manhunt is underway after two teenage girls were raped in Great Yarmouth. One suspect is in custody while police search for a second. Authorities urge caution as the investigation intensifies.
A Manhattan judge declared a mistrial Tuesday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape case, marking the second such collapse in the disgraced mogul’s legal saga. The jury’s inability to decide underscores the complexity of prosecuting decades-old sexual assault claims.
John Worboys, the notorious black-cab rapist, faces another decade behind bars as the parole board confirms he remains a danger to women. A decade after his first conviction, the serial offender’s release bid is denied for the second time, sparking debate over rehabilitation and public safety.
A 52-year-old imam lied to a vulnerable 16-year-old about possessing divine abilities to coerce her into a sexual relationship. The assaults occurred over 18 months in a mosque in Bradford, England, before she reported him. A judge sentenced him to 12 years in prison on Friday, calling his actions 'a gross betrayal of trust'.
A former east London imam has been handed a life sentence with a minimum 20-year term after admitting to sexually assaulting multiple victims as young as 12 over a decade-long campaign. The 58-year-old targeted women and girls within his community, exploiting trust and religious authority to commit his crimes.
A dedicated investigative unit has reviewed 147 military sexual crime cases since its launch, revealing systemic failings. Only 12% resulted in convictions, prompting calls for overhaul of how the armed forces handle such allegations.
A prominent hotel chain has revised its key card policy following a disturbing incident where a guest was assaulted. The changes aim to enhance security and prevent such occurrences in the future.