Sexual violence

Holly Alex, pictured now at 36, has black hair in a half-up, half-down style. She is looking at the camera with a neutral expression while sitting on a couch in a living room. She is wearing a grey top and has a silver nose stud.

Government needs to act faster on grooming gang inquiry, says survivor

Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".

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Reigate Ladies Joggers pose for a photo all dressed in bright-coloured jackets with reflectors and lights strapped to their bodies. There is a church behind them and it is dark.

'Safety in numbers' as women join run group in winter

Reigate Ladies Joggers sees an annual influx of members when the nights get darker.

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Deputy Marc Leadbeater stood staring just below the lens of the camera. He has short dark and grey hair and a full beard of the same colour. He has blue eyes and is wearing a dark blue jacket, blue blazer, off-white shirt and a blue-patterned tie. He has pursed lips.

Sexual assault centre to stay despite cash concern

Home Affairs has requested more money to fund the Sexual Assault Referral Centre from 2027 onwards.

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A stock image showing a woman with brown hair sitting on a bed in a dark bedroom, facing towards a window. There is a large tree just outside.

My rapist got community work while I have a life sentence

A woman, who cannot be named for legal reason, wants victims of sexual violence to come forward.

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A composite image of the four defendants arriving at court. They are all wearing a hat or a hood, covering their face and eyes with glasses.

Man thought he had drugged wife's consent, court told

Four men are accused of sexually abusing Joanne Young after they were recruited online by her husband.

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New York police will now investigate Cornell sex complaints, governor says

The change was announced amid backlash over the school's handling of gang rape allegations involving a fraternity on campus.

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A man wearing glasses and a suit sits in front of a microphone

FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US media

The California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.

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A court sketch shows real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon in yellow prison unifoprms sitting in court. The brother on the left side is wiping a tear with a tissue.

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex trafficking case

The trio - two of whom were high-profile US real estate moguls - were found guilty using their social status to lure women to parties and then raping them.

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Men abused woman advertised by husband, court told

Four men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.

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