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A dedicated police taskforce set up to bring down grooming gangs has supported police forces in England and Wales to make hundreds of arrests in its first year.
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).
Victims of serious crimes committed by those with mental disorders will be able to explain in their own words the impact the offence has had on them.
Victims will no longer be prevented from accessing support or legal advice under plans to crack down on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Government led recommendations made by Part 1 of the independent Angiolini Inquiry have been accepted.
Children will be better protected from sexual predators under plans being brought forward by the Home Secretary.
A call for evidence has been launched to ask whether current crossbow laws need to be strengthened, as the government continues action to prevent violence
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.
Domestic Homicide Reviews will be renamed to Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews following calls to better recognise deaths from domestic abuse related suicide.
Children will be better protected from sexual abuse following change to the law making it easier to prosecute criminals who have had sex in front of children for gratification.
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).
The third phase of the government's award-winning Enough campaign includes a new partnership with over 30 universities to help make campuses safer.
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