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Sexual assault victims 'devastated' and barristers at 'breaking point'

"I keep saying we're at breaking point, and actually I really regret using that term. I think the system is already broken"

Liverpool Echo

Victims of violent crime forced to wait for forensic examinations in Victoria due to 'dire' shortage of doctors

Some victims of violent crime in Victoria are waiting more than a day for examinations due to a shortage of forensic officers. Experts says the system is in crisis and the delays risk causing further harm to people already reeling from life-changing trauma.

ABC News

Changing the age of consent

Older adolescents engaging in consensual and non-exploitative acts find themselves embroiled in the criminal justice system

The Hindu

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‘Feminist movement in State split over Civic Chandran case’

Many could not digest that a Dalit woman made the allegation on her own, says activist

The Hindu

White House vows to tackle sexual assault in military amid rise

Pentagon survey released this week finds reported sexual assault cases in US military increased by 13 percent in 2021.

Al Jazeera

Kerala High Court asks for case diary in sexual assault case against Civic Chandran

Bail order illegal, arbitrary: petitioners

The Hindu

Karnataka: Sri Murugha Mutt pontiff sent to 14-day judicial custody in sexual assault case of 2 minor girls

The chief pontiff of Sri Murugha Mutt, Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru was on Friday sent to 14-day judicial custody in the case of sexual assault of minor girls.He was brought to Chitradurga district jail. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Sexual assault spike spurs military to focus on prevention

Alarmed by a dramatic increase in reported sexual assaults in the military, defense leaders say they want beef up prevention

The Independent UK

Newlywed accused of groping student flying back from Hawaiian honeymoon cleared

Retrial finds City analyst not guilty of sexual assault

The Independent UK

No 10 retained cabinet minister and aide accused of sexual misconduct

One claim of sexual assault allegedly dismissed on the grounds that the man ‘had women throwing themselves at him’

The Guardian - UK

17 Lyft drivers, passengers sue company over allegations of physical and sexual assault

A mother of two, Stella Grant lost her job early in the pandemic. One of her friends suggested she start driving for Lyft, which she did — a decision she now calls “a mistake.”

Chicago Tribune

Pentagon discloses a record rate of sexual assaults - Roll Call

Of all servicemembers, 8.4 percent of women and 1.5 percent of men said they had been assaulted or that someone had tried to assault them.

Roll Call

New lawsuits say Lyft failed to protect its users from physical and sexual assault

The San Francisco-based ridesharing company is facing 17 new lawsuits brought by users of its service from around the country, who claim the company failed to protect passengers and drivers.

WEKU

Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%

Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues opened back up

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WA man fined for harassing alleged sexual assault victim after juror discloses her name

Alastair Turner admits he targeted the alleged sexual assault victim via texts and social media, sending her "demeaning" messages in a case the judge said "strikes at the heart of the justice system".

The Independent UK

Pro climber Charles Barrett arrested for alleged sexual assault at Yosemite National Park

Charles Barrett faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted

The Independent UK

Met officer ‘grabbed by neck and kissed’ at Notting Hill Carnival as man charged with sexual assault

Police say second female officer was surrounded by group of men “who danced and grinded against her”

Tribune News Service

Relative of John Wetteland testifies former Texas Ranger sexually abused him as a child

DENTON, Texas — The relative of John Wetteland who accused the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher of sexual assaulting him as a child testified about the abuse Tuesday to a Denton County jury.

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Affirmative consent laws have passed in Victoria. Here's what that means

The reforms are designed to strengthen the "affirmative consent" model in Victoria's sexual assault laws, but legal groups are concerned the changes will cause greater confusion.

The National (Scotland)

Sex crime report increase 'really worrying', Scottish charity boss says

Sexual assault reports alone saw a 20 increase between June 2021 and 2022

Glasgow Live

Glasgow park sex attack at age of nine 'took my life away'

Brave Amy Carr has spoken of her struggle to cope following the horrific attack as she launches a petition demanding improved CCTV coverage, following another sexual assault at the same park last week.

Daily Record

Woman who suffered horrific sex assault in Glasgow park as child calls for more CCTV as attacks continue

Sexual assault victim Amy Carr, 24, from Glasgow, was just a nine-year-old schoolgirl when she was attacked in Springburn Park. She is now calling for action after another woman was sexually assaulted as recently as Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bills punter Matt Araiza one of three named in San Diego State gang-rape lawsuit

Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza is one of three current and former San Diego State football players named in a gang-rape lawsuit.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow park sexual assault sparks petition for CCTV cameras to be installed

The petition calls for the cameras to be installed, "so we can finally make our kids and adults feel that bit safer". Police enquiries are ongoing into the attack.

Daily Mirror

Sir Cliff Richard refuses to know name of accuser as he doesn't want to 'hate' him

Sir Cliff Richard has said he refuses to know the name of the person who accused him of sexual assault as he doesn't want to 'hate' the man for accusing 'an innocent human being'

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