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Thousands of police officers receive new specialised training in investigating sexual offences as more sexual offenders are arrested and convicted.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
The government has announced measures making it easier for police to apply for stalking protection orders, meaning more victims will be protected earlier.
Despicable people who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government today (16 April 2024).
Tougher sentences for cowardly killers delivered a year on from Wade Review.
Innocent people who have suffered miscarriages of justice, personal harm or injury are among those who will benefit from upcoming changes to legal aid means testing coming into effect this year.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, the UK has announced new support for community-based organisations tackling gender-based violence and femicide.
Cowards who kill their partners with sexual violence will face longer behind bars as the government continues to clamp down on domestic abuse against women.
Problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities.
New £2 million fund will provide one-off payments to victims to help them leave their tormenters.
Language in legislation is set to be updated to reflect the modern day crime.
More legal professionals are being encouraged to help prevent domestic abusers cross-examining their victims in court with a new expenses policy launched today ( 7 December 2023).
Porn industry to be scrutinised to assess the damage it causes individuals and society.
The third phase of the government's award-winning Enough campaign includes a new partnership with over 30 universities to help make campuses safer.
The CNC is proud to announce a partnership with Refuge in a bid to support all abuse victims. The force is also training up to 50 new Domestic Abuse Champions.
Fees for barristers who help vulnerable witnesses and victims to pre-record a cross examination will rise to £1,000, the government announced today (25 October 2023).
Hundreds of victims of domestic abuse will be better protected as perpetrators who still pose a risk once they are released from prison will be made to wear electronic monitoring tags.
The Minister for Safeguarding, Sarah Dines MP, writes to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner about stopping violence against women and girls.
Victims of rape and sexual violence will be better supported following a £26 million investment in specialist services across England and Wales announced today (3 August).
Up to £8.3 million of funding has been granted to 55 organisations providing support to victims of abuse, including counselling, training and community outreach.
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