Topic
victims-rights
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freepressjournal.inpolitics7 days ago
Inspector reports graphic letter sent to rape victim
The chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service said a 17-year-old rape victim was sent a detailed account of her assault with no content warning. His inspection found only 36.9 per cent of Victim Communication and Liaison letters met basic standards. Anthony Rogers called f…
news.sky.comworld76 days ago
Olivia's Law Receives Royal Assent and Becomes UK Legislation
A new UK law requiring criminals to attend sentencing hearings has received Royal Assent. The measure, named after slain schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel, allows court staff to use reasonable force and impose penalties for non-attendance. It stems from a campaign led by the victim'…