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significant reform of the law on sexual offences. The Act is due to come into force in December 2010. Multi-agency working RCS is involved in many multi-agency groups including: • National Group to Address Violence Against Women • COPFS

to (freely agree to). In law, if a man or boy forces their penis into another person’s vagina, anus (bottom) or mouth, this is classed as rape. Rape can happen to anyone, of any gender. Sexual assault includes many forms of sexual

Though immigration law is reserved to Westminster, in a country that prides itself on valuing compassion and fairness this is unacceptable. Develop and implement human rights-based accommodation pathways for women and children with NRPF

Guest blog by Talat Yaqoob, a consultant and campaigner, on the latest hostile environment policy.

What is the Forensic Medical Services Act and what does it mean for survivors?

New survey highlights alarming attitudes to rape

Today’s review shows a significant decline in the number of applications being made which relate to a complainer’s sexual history other than with the accused, dropping from 20% in previous research to 3% today.

Civil justice option for survivors

Vision outlined to improve court experience for children & vulnerable witnesses

If implemented, this law would cause severe harms upon survivors of persecution and human rights abuse, including of sexual violence and trafficked exploitation. It will mean that tens of thousands of people each year from countries with