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Advertising watchdog rules at-home rape kit firm misled public with exaggerated claims

Enough is ‘lying’ to victims, says MP

The Independent UK

Victims of sexual violence distressed by MPs’ ‘pugnacious’ questioning

Exclusive: Victims’ commissioner makes formal complaint after committee session left one attender ‘shocked, upset and extremely distressed’

The Guardian - UK

Why Duffy’s Disney documentary could be the most powerful comeback of 2026

IN FOCUS: Duffy was one of the most successful musicians of the Noughties, but she faded from the public eye at the peak of her fame. It was only later that she revealed the harrowing reason behind her disappearance. Katie Rosseinsky explores how the singer is taking control of her…

The Independent UK

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Duffy to tell story of her kidnapping and rape ordeal in new Disney+ documentary

Promising ‘unprecedented access’, the programme will recount the singer’s story, including full details of the harrowing attacks that drove her into hiding for a decade

The Guardian - UK

‘Completely essential’: Labour MP calls for more funding for sexual abuse support services that ‘saved her life’

Exclusive: Labour MP Charlotte Nichols said specialist support services for victims of sexual violence are facing ‘significant funding pressures’

The Independent UK

Self-swab ‘rape kits’ being marketed at students a ‘serious concern’

Kits allow victims to take a swab and send it to be tested for the DNA of an alleged perpetrator

The Independent UK

Women seeking asylum in UK allege sexual abuse in mixed-sex hotels

Claims of sexual violence made against other asylum seekers and staff include case of a 14-year-old who was allegedly raped

The Guardian - UK

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‘Criminals will go unpunished’ after victim services cuts, Reeves warned

Victims commissioner tells chancellor cutbacks and national insurance hike creating ‘existential crisis’ for abuse charities

The Guardian - UK

Schools ‘need more help’ to tackle rising number of sexual assaults by pupils

Charities say better guidance is needed over increasing number of sexual assaults in UK primary schools

The Guardian - UK

Charities warn funding cuts will have ‘dire’ effect on domestic abuse victims

Letter tells Keir Starmer third of Rape Crisis centres expect to issue redundancies before April

The Guardian - UK

Scottish rape crisis centre leaves charity network over trans inclusivity

A SCOTTISH rape crisis centre has pulled out of the charity’s national network, saying its own approach of providing “single-sex services…

The National (Scotland)

Rape offence reported every hour in London as charities brand figures 'horrifying'

Almost a quarter of all sexual offence allegations are made by under 18s, figures compiled through a Freedom of Information request reveal

Evening Standard

Many survivors aren't sure what to do after a sexual assault – here's what you need to know

Millions of people have experienced sexual violence and abuse in England and Wales, but many do not know where to go, or who to turn to afterwards. Shame felt by victims and survivors of sexual violence can be reinforced by the responses of family members and others.

The Conversation

How rape myths and unconscious biases prejudice the judicial system against women -- and rape survivors in particular

It is well documented that women who are sexually assaulted, or raped, rarely report the crime to the police. The US charity, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, has shown that one in six women in the US has been the victim of rape or attempted rape, yet two…

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The Independent UK

Emmerdale to air rape storyline involving Lydia Dingle: ‘We really wanted to raise awareness’

Storyline was produced with support of Rape Crisis England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Sexual violence victims in UK forced to wait years for counselling and support

Availability of therapy and legal help varies hugely across the country, with some having to wait wo and a half years for help

Daily Record

Ex-King's horseman jailed after raping three teens at Scots riding school

The now 57-year-old escaped justice for decades until one victim reported her ordeal to Rape Crisis in 2019 and then the police.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs vote to sanction Maggie Chapman for code of conduct breach

MSPs have voted to exclude Maggie Chapman from attending one committee session after she was found to have breached code of conduct rules.

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The Guardian - UK

Delays to rape trials in England and Wales ‘devastating’ for victims

Rescheduling and long waits damage victims’ mental health and lead some to take their own lives, report says

The Independent UK

Sex assault survivors suffer ‘devastating’ crown courts backlog impact – report

Rape Crisis England & Wales says its report shines a light on the ‘disastrous impact’ of the backlog on victims.

The Independent UK

Women’s organisations condemn ‘shameful’ Met Police institutional misogyny

Baroness Louise Casey’s review was commissioned after Sarah Everard was murdered by serving officer Wayne Couzens.

The Guardian - UK

UK rape crisis centres forced to turn away victims as need rises and cash runs out

With survivors waiting up to 18 months for support and therapy, and caseloads increasing, staff close lists

The Independent UK

First 24-hour rape helpline launched in England and Wales

The Government hopes the move will help bring more perpetrators to justice.

The Guardian - UK

Letters: break the silence on child abuse

For decades, society has turned a deaf ear to the suffering of children at the hands of abusive adults. Enough is enough

The Independent UK

Why Netflix’s Luckiest Girl Alive needs more than a trigger warning

As the Netflix film attracts criticism for lacking a trigger warning, Olivia Petter examines its representation of sexual violence

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