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Victims of rape across England and Wales will have access to round-the-clock support as a new 24/7 Support Line is launched today (7 December 2022).
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Victims will be better protected from abusers who share intimate images without their consent, under a raft of changes to the law announced today (25 November 2022).
The UK and South Africa share a strong commitment to upholding women’s rights and gender equality at home and overseas.
British Embassy Bucharest invites project proposals to promote education on consent amongst Romanian youth.
£50 million awarded through the Safer Street Fund to tackle violence against women and girls and make streets safer.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Victims of domestic abuse can be spared from being cross-examined by their alleged attackers in family and civil courts under measures coming into force today (21 July 2022).
Rape victims will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to four Crown Courts in the Midlands today (18 July 2022).
Rape victims will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to every Crown Court in Wales today (11 July 2022).
More victims of rape and sexual violence will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to a further 10 Crown Courts today (29 June 2022).
Rape victims will receive enhanced support at 3 Crown Courts under a new pilot scheme launched by the government today (16 June 2022) as part of efforts to drive up prosecutions and convictions.
The Prisons Minister spoke to a range of leaders from across the justice sector to set out the government’s progress in modernising the justice system.
Super-complaint made by the Centre for Women's Justice.
Abusers who strangle their partners in an attempt to control or induce fear will face up to 5 years behind bars when a new offence comes into force today (7 June 2022).
Support for victims of crime will be overhauled under reforms published by the government today (25 May 2022).
More victims of rape and sexual offences will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to a further 14 locations today (12 May 2022).
From today, those found in unlawful possession of these drugs face sentences of up to five years behind bars
Vital support services for victims of crime will be boosted by more than £440 million over the next three years.
As part of the government’s commitment to drive down crime and improve public safety, the Home Office has formally launched round 4 of the Safer Streets Fund.
Victims of domestic abuse will receive better support as part of a new approach being piloted in the family courts.
The Home Secretary has today launched an ambitious new, multi-year national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls.
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