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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Millie Cooke

Rape victim forced to live just minutes from abuser after probation failings

A rape victim has been forced to live just minutes from her attacker – despite assurances from the government that a plan would be put in place before his release to prevent them coming into contact.

Christopher Lawson, who was jailed for 16 years in 2017 for the rape and indecent assault of a girl from the age of eight, was released on parole last week after serving half his sentence.

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