The man known as “John Doe” who accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault has died
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- Kayleigh Dray
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The criminal justice system is currently failing rape victims – here’s how
The overall charge rate for rape has fallen by 2.6% in the last year.
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- Lauren Geall
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Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead, amidst sex trafficking trial
He was awaiting trial on charges that he sex trafficked underage girls.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Shocking new rape conviction statistics show the system is still failing women
The London Victims’ Commissioner has condemned the “excessive intrusion into personal data” of rape victims.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
Sexual assault survivors are sharing their stories in this brilliant new way
A ground-breaking podcast is shaking up the platform.
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- Hollie Richardson
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- Alicia Lutes
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“The Jeffrey Epstein case proves that wealth is a toxic American dream”
The alleged sex offender is just another example of how money can make you untouchable, says American writer Alicia Lutes.
People
R. Kelly has been arrested on 13 federal sex crime charges
The charges include sex trafficking and child abuse images.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Life
“Why don’t we care more about Donald Trump’s sexual misconduct allegations?”
The headlines are tough, but we can't get complacent.
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- Christobel Hastings
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Careers
At last, all women will have legal protection against harassment in the workplace thanks to #MeToo
The new treaty has been called a “milestone movement for women’s rights”.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Aluna Francis’ sexual assault is yet further proof that the music industry needs its #MeToo moment
The AlunaGeorge singer had a candid conversation on a BBC podcast.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Women are talking about difficult men they’ve encountered at work
And their observations have exposed a disturbing trend.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Ellen DeGeneres has shared her story of teenage abuse because not enough women are believed
The comedian has opened up about being groomed and assaulted when she was 15 years old.
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- Megan Murray
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- Sarah Shaffi
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How Japanese commuters are using their smartphones to stop groping on trains
The app alerts fellow passengers to crime.
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The Julian Assange rape case has been re-opened. This is why we must stop calling him a hero
"Heroes do not always wear capes, but they nearly always have a past free from sexual allegations"
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- Lucy Mangan
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Life
Woman shares details of "creepy" taxi ride that left her fearing for her life
This is exactly why we need better regulation of drivers
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- Anna Brech
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Life
This YA author wrote a letter to her rapist, and it’s powerful and inspiring
"I want only for you to feel how very small you are."
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
Rape victims are now asked to give their mobile phones to police
Here's why this is a bad thing for convictions
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- Hollie Richardson
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People
What that Game of Thrones sexual assault revelation tells us about fan culture
“I don’t want to say [being groped] comes with the territory, but, you know, people are crazy about it,” said the GOT star.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
This magazine named both Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh as ‘most influential’
And Twitter is outraged about it.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Ashley Judd’s abortion story is incredibly important. Here’s why.
“I’m a three-time rape survivor. And one of the times I was raped, there was conception,” says the actress.
Long Reads
Do sexual assault claims ruin men’s careers? Not if you’re Brett Kavanaugh
The Supreme Court justice, who was accused of sexual assault by Christine Blasey Ford, has just been given a prestigious teaching job in the UK.
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- Moya Crockett
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