40 h. ago Victims of rape can challenge CPS if case dropped under new review scheme

One woman recently successfully sued the CPS for £35,000 after her case was dropped on the eve of her trial

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42 h. ago Rape victims who face having their court cases dropped to be given the right to demand a review by a fresh prosecutor

Rape victims will have the chance to challenge a prosecutor's decision to drop their court case for the first time under a new pilot.

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42 h. ago Man accused of rape and transmitting HIV to multiple alleged victims

Adam Hall appeared at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court following a 'significant investigation' by Northumbria Police, and has been accused of deliberately spreading HIV

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44 h. ago Rape victims can now challenge CPS if criminal cases are being dropped

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott has won her campaign for greater rights for victims

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44 h. ago Woman who won payout after rape case dropped welcomes new review scheme

A new pilot gives rape victims the right to ask for their case to be reviewed if it emerges prosecutors plan to drop investigations.

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9 d. ago Stuntwoman sues Kevin Costner over alleged ‘violent rape scene’ she was forced to do without her consent

Stunt double Devyn LaBella claims she was the victim of a “violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene directed by Kevin Costner,” according to a new lawsuit filed Tuesday in California.

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9 d. ago Kevin Costner sued over 'violent and unscripted rape scene' he directed in his Horizon film

In the documents, it was claimed the stunt performer 'was the victim of a violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene directed by Kevin Costner' on the set of Horizon

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2 w. ago Elderly rape victim who was brutally attacked by burglar who burst into her bedroom died before seeing him brought to justice

Michael Hanmore, 46, admitted to the sex crime, burglary and stealing a motor vehicle after the attack, which took place on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent in 2022.

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2 w. ago Man Utd hit with new Old Trafford humiliation as MOUSE DROPPINGS found in health review

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has endured a woeful time of things since arriving at Old Trafford and the Manchester United stadium has been hit with another scathing review

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2 w. ago Rape victim forced to live just minutes from abuser after probation failings

Exclusive: In letters seen by The Independent, the government promised that the perpetrator would only be released once a plan was put in place to manage him safely

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2 w. ago Rape victim forced to live just minutes from abuser after government failings

Exclusive: In letters seen by The Independent, the government promised that the perpetrator would only be released once a plan was put in place to manage him safely

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3 w. ago Former Premier League assistant referee jailed for rape and sexual assault after trapping victim in his flat in 'degrading and humiliating ordeal'

Steven Wilson, 55 - who was previously known as Steven Dorr - of Rowley Regis, West Midlands, was handed a nine-year prison sentence at Worcester Crown Court on Monday.

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3 w. ago Rape victims should have free access to court transcripts, says MP

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney said some victims of rape and sexual assault had been charged up to £22,000 for the transcripts.

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4 w. ago Harvey Weinstein's alleged rape victim reveals his bombshell claim about Gwyneth Paltrow and Penelope Cruz

Kaja Sokola, a former model who has accused Harvey Weinstein of rape, revealed in court on Thursday what he said about actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Penelope Cruz.

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