A total of 16 women have accused Copperfield of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior spanning decades. More than half said they were teenagers at the time. Copperfield’s lawyers say the allegations are ‘not...
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Read MoreExclusive: Independent examination of rape prosecutions hears lawyers are ‘obsessed’ with credibility of victims and use victim-blaming languageAnalysis: CPS report makes for grim reading – and it’s only...
Read MoreDamning report into serial sexual offender Wayne Couzens outlines multiple failings by police forcesThe full extent of Wayne Couzens alleged offending was laid bare in a devastating official report that revealed accusations of...
Read MoreInquiry chair says there is ‘nothing to stop another Couzens operating in plain sight’ and radical overhaul is neededPolice should never have employed Wayne Couzens, report findsSarah Everard’s...
Read MoreOfficial report finds new and worse failures to spot danger of officer who kidnapped and murdered Sarah EverardAn official report has revealed new and damning failures by police who missed Wayne Couzens’ prolific sexual...
Read MoreExclusive: Woman says central party paid £15,000 for her private health care but did not investigate her allegation against MPAn alleged victim of a serious sexual assault by a Conservative MP has accused the central party...
Read MoreHome secretary’s mandatory reporting legislation plan already covered by statutory duties, say school leadersTeachers in England face being banned if they fail to report evidence of children being subjected to sexual abuse...
Read MoreThose dealing with violence against women most at risk as local authorities try to balance budgets, experts sayDomestic abuse charities and centres dealing with sexual violence say council budget cuts will have a devastating...
Read MoreFailing among those detailed in highly critical report into how GMP and other agencies responded to child sexual exploitationGreater Manchester police (GMP) secretly took the aborted foetus of a 13-year-old grooming victim in...
Read MoreHome secretary has apologised for remark at Downing Street reception about spiking his wife’s drinkThe home secretary is facing calls to resign after making jokes about spiking his wife’s drink with a date rape drug...
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