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Malicious predators who create sexually explicit deepfakes without consent can expect to face the full force of the law under a new amendment to legislation.
Predators who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ could face prosecution as the Government bears down on vile online abuse.
Jealous ex-partners and murderers who use their hands as weapons to strangle victims face severe prison sentences under new laws set to be brought in by the government.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign was an opportunity for Europe Director Victoria Billing to write her reflections on tackling gender-based violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Stalking victims will be better protected under a raft of new measures unveiled by the Home Office.
YJB Chair Keith Fraser reflects on White Ribbon Day, an international campaign which calls for the elimination of violence against women and girls.
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government.
Top perpetrators of violence against women and girls (VAWG) to be targeted under new data-driven national strategy.
Home Secretary to spearhead a cross-government approach to tackling violence against women and girls, part of the wider mission to take back our streets.
Victims and witnesses of crime will benefit from improved waiting rooms in 10 court buildings across England and Wales.
Thousands of police officers receive new specialised training in investigating sexual offences as more sexual offenders are arrested and convicted.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
The government has announced measures making it easier for police to apply for stalking protection orders, meaning more victims will be protected earlier.
Despicable people who create sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ will face prosecution under a new law announced by the government today (16 April 2024).
Tougher sentences for cowardly killers delivered a year on from Wade Review.
Innocent people who have suffered miscarriages of justice, personal harm or injury are among those who will benefit from upcoming changes to legal aid means testing coming into effect this year.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, the UK has announced new support for community-based organisations tackling gender-based violence and femicide.
Cowards who kill their partners with sexual violence will face longer behind bars as the government continues to clamp down on domestic abuse against women.
Problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities.
New £2 million fund will provide one-off payments to victims to help them leave their tormenters.
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