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The government has confirmed its support for an amendment to the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Bill, to ensure the law is as robust as possible.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Domestic abusers who kill their partners or ex-partners will receive tougher sentences under government plans published today (17 March 2023).
See below for a statement from the Solicitor General, Michael Tomlinson KC MP, on the case of David Carrick.
Lady Elish Angiolini to examine David Carrick case as part of the ongoing Angiolini Inquiry.
Children born as a result of rape will be officially recognised as victims of crime and receive better support under changes announced by the government today (19 January 2023).
Italian Police and British Embassy present a new guide in English for victims of sexual violence.
We hope this verdict will bring some closure for Becky’s family, for the many around the world who loved Becky.
Victims are seeing significant improvements in the criminal justice system’s response to rape, a new report has revealed today (15 December 2022).
To mark 16 days of activism this year, the British Embassy in Cairo is launching the UK لها ومعها Fund to help efforts to tackle gender-based violence in Egypt.
Home Secretary announces support for Private Member’s Bill to make public sexual harassment an offence. The bill will lead to harsher sentences for perpetrators.
Victims of rape across England and Wales will have access to round-the-clock support as a new 24/7 Support Line is launched today (7 December 2022).
Victims will be better protected from abusers who share intimate images without their consent, under a raft of changes to the law announced today (25 November 2022).
The UK and South Africa share a strong commitment to upholding women’s rights and gender equality at home and overseas.
British Embassy Bucharest invites project proposals to promote education on consent amongst Romanian youth.
£50 million awarded through the Safer Street Fund to tackle violence against women and girls and make streets safer.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Victims of domestic abuse can be spared from being cross-examined by their alleged attackers in family and civil courts under measures coming into force today (21 July 2022).
Rape victims will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to four Crown Courts in the Midlands today (18 July 2022).
Rape victims will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to every Crown Court in Wales today (11 July 2022).
More victims of rape and sexual violence will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a scheme rolled out to a further 10 Crown Courts today (29 June 2022).
Rape victims will receive enhanced support at 3 Crown Courts under a new pilot scheme launched by the government today (16 June 2022) as part of efforts to drive up prosecutions and convictions.
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