12 h. ago Railway Killers' chilling act as children before embarking on sick murder and rape spree

The pair have gone down in history as two sadistic serial rapists turned killers who attacked women and children near railway stations in Britain during the 1980s - but what were they like as kids?

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12 h. ago Railway Killers' horrifying act as children before sick murder and rape rampage

The Railway Killers were a pair of sadistic serial rapists turned killers who attacked scores of women and children in the 1980s - but what was their own childhood like?

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12 h. ago Railway Killers' who raped and murdered women and children committed sickening act as kids

John Francis Duffy and David Mulcahy embarked on a sickening spree of rape and murder in the 1980s, targeting women and children near railway stations in the UK - but what were they like as kids?

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20 h. ago Charity says bereaved children and carers forgotten in new strategy to tackle violence against women

‘Nothing prepares you for the pain, the fear, or the overwhelming responsibility of trying to rebuild a child's life after such violence,’ devastated grandmother says

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3 d. ago Major smartphone change and ban on sick AI apps in new plan to save lives

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips said the new violence against women and girls plan will save lives, with steps to protect children from dangerous software and tackle misogyny

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3 d. ago Dozens of Labour MPs say they will rebel over David Lammy's plans to axe jury trials as they urge Starmer to 'think again'

The UK Justice Secretary announced plans to reserve jury trials only for when defendants faced serious charges such as rape and murder.

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3 d. ago Schools in England warning of rise in misogyny towards teachers, says Phillips

Comments from safeguarding minister come as violence against women and girls strategy due to launchSchools have warned of growing misogyny from pupils towards teachers and a lack of avenues to seek help about concerns over sexually aggressive behaviour, the safeguarding minister, Jess Phillips, has said.Phillips’ comments came as the government was due to launch its long-awaited violence against women and girls strategy. Children as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Teachers in England face growing misogyny and need help dealing with sexual aggression, says Phillips

Comments from safeguarding minister come as violence against women and girls strategy due to launch• UK politics live – latest updatesSchools are reporting growing misogyny from pupils towards teachers and a lack of avenues to seek help about sexually aggressive behaviour, the safeguarding minister, Jess Phillips, has said.Phillips’ comments came as the government was due to launch its long-awaited violence against women and girls strategy. Children as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to try to tackle misogyny in England’s schools. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Paul Doyle ran red light and undertook cars before he ploughed into crowd

The 54-year-old was 'completely sober' when he ploughed into more than 100 men, women and children

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5 d. ago Fans fight in brutal bar brawl in shocking video after Sunderland vs Newcastle derby

WARNING, DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: The wild brawl shows around 15 people punching and scrapping with chairs and tables thrown as women and children scream following Sunderland's victory over Newcastle

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6 d. ago Vigilante group forms in Glasgow vowing to ‘protect’ punters in city centre

A SELF-styled vigilante group has formed to “protect the people” of Glasgow amid fears the area is out of control. Around 10 members from ScotsActive have started walking around the city centre most evenings from 9.30pm till 2am. The aim is to “keep the streets safe” and protect women, children and vulnerable people at night over fears they...

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6 d. ago True story of Liverpool parade crash carnage finally made public

Paul Doyle shouted insults as he blasted his horn, listened to Rihanna and drove into more than 100 babies, children, women and men during a Liverpool FC parade

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6 d. ago Safe housing pledge for domestic abuse survivors amid 'national emergency' warning

Some 4,900 families seeking safety will be helped by the uplift, which comes on top of £480milllion over three years to support women and children in safe accommodation

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9 d. ago Death row inmate apologizes for rape and murder of college student before being executed in Tennessee

Harold Wayne Nichols, 64, died by lethal injection at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution for the 1988 rape and murder of Karen Pulley, 20.

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1 week ago Tennessee to execute a man who confessed to 1980s rapes and a murder

Tennessee is preparing to execute Harold Wayne Nichols by lethal injection for the 1988 rape and murder of 20-year-old Karen Pulley

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1 week ago Scrapping of jury trials will do ‘next to nothing’ for rape victims – Jenrick

Jury trials will be reserved for offences such as murder and rape, and those with a likely sentence of more than three years in prison, under plans.

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2 w. ago David Lammy faces new Labour backlash over 'undemocratic' plan to cut jury trials

The Justice Secretary was accused of weaking the system's ability to democratically serve the nation with a proposal to only have juries try the most serious of charges like murder and rape.

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2 w. ago ‘A move towards an authoritarian state’: what those with trial experience think of removing juries

David Lammy’s plans to cut the the number of jury trials in England and Wales. A defendant, a victim, a barrister, a KC, a judge and a juror have concernsThis week the justice secretary, David Lammy, announced sweeping changes to the criminal justice system that will significantly reduce the number of jury trials in England and Wales. Under the radical plans, jury trials will be reserved for cases in “indictable-only” offences such as murder or rape, and “either-way” offences (those where the defendant can currently decide whether they will be tried by a jury or magistrates), with a likely sentence of more than three years in prison.While Lammy backed down on plans to remove jury trials for all cases involving a maximum jail term of five years, the move has led to an outcry from MPs, lawyers and campaigners. The Guardian spoke to a range of people who have seen juries’ work close up about their experiences and the proposals. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pregnant woman 'attacked, raped, murdered and mutilated' by 'total strangers'

The heartbroken family of 24-year-old Erica Bader are speaking out following her horrific death - with eight people now charged in relation to her violent and brutal murder

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2 w. ago Libyan man accused of murder, rape, and torture appears at the ICC

A Libyan man accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes at a Tripoli prison has appeared before judges at the International Criminal Court

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