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Rachael Burford

Rape laws ‘must be strengthened after Russian soldiers attack women in Ukraine’

Laws against rape in war zones need to be strengthened following reports Russian soldiers have attacked hundreds of women during the invasion of Ukraine, MPs have heard.

A fresh international convention which would help “hold perpetrators to account” is being considered by countries, Foreign Office minister Vicky Ford told the Commons.

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