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Call for 'respect, decency' after Qld MP threatened

Threats and harassment have been aimed at staff members of a Queensland MP who disclosed she was drugged and sexually assaulted.

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Queensland MP closes electorate office due to threats after alleged drugging and sexual assault

Brittany Lauga says ‘threatening and offensive safety concerns from members of the public’ have forced the closure of her Yeppoon office

The Guardian - AU

Queensland victims of sexual assault and domestic violence to be allowed to give pre-recorded evidence

Attorney general says the proposed laws ‘will minimise the number of times a victim-survivor has to give evidence, reducing re-traumatisation’

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Long-running historical child sexual assault case takes another twist

The CCA found there had been a miscarriage of justice during the 2021 trial.

Newcastle Herald

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters march in London and call for ceasefire

Seven protesters were arrested for incidents involving ‘offensive placards and chants, violence and sexual assault’

The Independent UK

Expert says employers can be found liable for sexual assault outside of work hours as PwC fights case

Accountancy firm argues it is not liable since it had taken ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent such behaviour

The Guardian - AU

Stars push for Kevin Spacey's return

Liam Neeson, Sharon Stone and more voice support for the actor, who has fielded multiple sexual assault claims

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OPINION - How is it that Dubai is safer for women than London? I'm ashamed

You would be stunned at how many women in this city fear being raped or being seriously sexually assaulted. That’s because, in my experience, so many women have either actually been sexually assaulted or know somebody who has. This fear impacts every aspect of our lives and I can tell…

Evening Standard

Golders Green rabbi to stand trial for alleged sexual assault

A rabbi has denied sexually touching a woman in north London and will stand trial.

Evening Standard

Palaniswami urges T.N. government to punish perpetrators in Udumalpet rape case

AIADMK leader condemns sexual assault in Tamil Nadu, urges government to punish perpetrators for deteriorating law and order.

The Hindu

Pentagon Reports Decline In Military Sexual Assaults

Recent data shows a decrease in reported sexual assaults among U.S. military personnel, highlighting progress in prevention efforts.

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Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem

The Independent UK

CUK Assistant Professor suspended over sexual assault allegations

Central University of Kerala suspends Assistant Professor pending investigation into sexual assault allegations at amusement park.

The Hindu

Search for man who intervened during sexual assault at Twickenham station

A witness who attended a nearby rugby game intervened, police say

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Nepal's star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape charges

NEW DELHI: Nepali cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane on Wednesday had his rape conviction quashed after the former national captain challenged an eight-year jail sentence for sexual assault handed down in January.

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Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action

Accused sexual assault perpetrators won't be able to use the threat of defamation to silence and intimidate victims, under new laws coming to Victoria.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali emerges as the rallying point for campaign in West Bengal

Allegations of land grab and sexual assault in dominate Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria moves to protect sexual assault victims from defamation action for reporting crimes

Exclusive: Government hopes proposed law will encourage people to come forward to police without fear of legal action

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French Court Acquits Roman Polanski Of Defamation Charges

French court acquits Roman Polanski of defamation in a case involving sexual assault allegations. The ruling focused on defamation, not the truth of the as...

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Protest in Sandeshkhali following arrest of four women in TMC MLA heckle case

Sandeshkhali violence: Protests erupt in Sandeshkhali over arrest of women linked to BJP, accusing TMC leaders of sexual assault.

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Lawyer accused of sharing sexual assault victim details

Police have charged a solicitor who allegedly published details of a sexual assault complainant while representing the man charged in the case.

The Hindu

Case against activist for putting up ‘Wanted Prajwal’ poster

The High Grounds police on Saturday registered an FIR against a political activist for putting up “wanted” poster of JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, involved in an alleged sexual assault case currently being investigated.

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Mandate 2024, Ep 4: BJP’s women safety pitch vs the accused sex offenders in its backyard

The BJP claims women are safer under the Narendra Modi government, simultaneously accusing its political opponents of prioritising appeasement over law and order. The Sandeshkhali episode in West Bengal – a case in point – where leaders of the governing TMC have been accused of sexual assault.

The Hindu

Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case: Siddaramaiah rules out handing over probe to CBI despite BJP demand

Karnataka CM rejects BJP's demand for CBI probe in sexual assault case, defends SIT investigation, accuses BJP of misleading statements.

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BJP leader Devaraje Gowda, arrested in sexual assault case, remanded in judicial custody

BJP leader G. Devaraje Gowda was arrested in connection with the case of sexual assault registered with Holenarasipur Town Police.

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