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Supporters of survivors of sexual violence are warning that the acquittal of five former junior hockey players in the Hockey Canada case could have a chilling effect on victims coming forward to report crimes. The verdict is being seen as a blow to efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and has
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Around one in 10 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales have experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, according to new data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday. The combined prevalence of these crimes is estimated to be around 10.6% of the
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As law professors specializing in sexual-assault law, Elizabeth Sheehy, Janine Benedet, and Isabel Grant have been inundated with media questions about the recent Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial. They argue that regardless of the verdict, E.M. deserves our respect and gratitude for her bravery in testifying against her alleged attackers.
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Five former Canadian world junior hockey players, including Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, and Cal Foote, are awaiting a ruling in their sexual assault trial following an encounter in a London, Ont., hotel room on June 19, 2018. The trial has brought to light a broader misunderstanding
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The investigations into five former Canadian world junior hockey players charged with sexual assault after a 2018 celebratory gala in London, Ont., will likely continue after the criminal trial. The National Hockey League and Hockey Canada may impose serious consequences, including exclusion from professional hockey or a ban from playing
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As thousands of protesters gathered outside a hotel in Epping, Essex, where asylum seekers are housed, concerns were raised about the potential for violence and xenophobia. The protesters, led in part by Nigel Farage, are alleging that asylum seekers are a threat to British values and women's safety.
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a survivor of sexual assault and a member of the House Oversight Committee, played a crucial role in successfully passing a motion to subpoena the Epstein files. The effort was a "win for every survivor who has been silenced, dismissed, or harmed," Pressley stated, emphasizing
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Scotland's rape laws are at risk of breaching the European Convention of Human Rights due to a restrictive interpretation of evidence admissibility, warn legal experts from the Faculty of Advocates and the Law Society of Scotland. The warning comes in a joint submission to the Supreme Court in
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Gareth Ward, a former Liberal Party minister, has been on trial for two months, accused of sexually abusing two young men during his rise to power. The 44-year-old politician, who is still an independent MP for the seat of Kiama, has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including indecent assault
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As the prospect of significant federal grant cuts looms over domestic violence services providers, ReloShare, a Chicago-based technology company, has announced it will provide 12 months of free access to its national shelter-sharing network, The Grove, for every domestic violence, sexual assault, and human-trafficking shelter program in the country. This
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A lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the Wall Street Journal's parent company, Dow Jones, and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, has sparked a high-stakes battle over allegations made in an article about a birthday greeting sent to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Trump claims the publication
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A 62-year-old Middlesbrough man, Edwin Youll, is accused of a string of sex attacks and violent offences over a 10-year period. The court has heard that Youll exercised his right to remain silent during police interviews and in court, refusing to give evidence. The prosecution must prove his guilt, and
