Latest items for United Kingdom
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The tragic suicides of three female soldiers who were sexually assaulted in the army shows why cases should be taken out of the military's hands, a rape charity has warned" (para 1). "Some women [serving in the UK military] who report being raped or assaulted go on to take their own lives because they cannot bear how they are treated - with some saying their peers refused to work with them as a result of coming forward. This was the case in the suicides of Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck, 19 - who was taken advantage of by four men, Cpl Anne-Marie Ellement, 30 - who said she was raped by two...more
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"The tragic suicides of three female soldiers who were sexually assaulted in the army shows why cases should be taken out of the military's hands, a rape charity has warned" (para 1). "Some women [serving in the UK military] who report being raped or assaulted go on to take their own lives because they cannot bear how they are treated - with some saying their peers refused to work with them as a result of coming forward. This was the case in the suicides of Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck, 19 - who was taken advantage of by four men, Cpl Anne-Marie Ellement, 30 - who said she was raped by two...more
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"And researcher Dr Harriet Gray said that sexual harassment in the forces is often written off as 'banter', while survivors are 'blamed and shamed'. She said they are being 'betrayed by multiple levels of the institution to which they have dedicated their lives' - sometimes even being punished for rule violations that only came to light because they reported an assault" (para 7-8). "Amelia Handy, the charity's head of policy [Charity Rape Crisis], told MailOnline that sexual offence cases should be tried in civilian courts instead of at court martial, due to the 'devastatingly low' rates of conviction for these types of cases when tried by a board of their...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"And researcher Dr Harriet Gray said that sexual harassment in the forces is often written off as 'banter', while survivors are 'blamed and shamed'. She said they are being 'betrayed by multiple levels of the institution to which they have dedicated their lives' - sometimes even being punished for rule violations that only came to light because they reported an assault" (para 7-8). "Amelia Handy, the charity's head of policy [Charity Rape Crisis], told MailOnline that sexual offence cases should be tried in civilian courts instead of at court martial, due to the 'devastatingly low' rates of conviction for these types of cases when tried by a board of their...more
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Amelia Handy, the charity's head of policy [Charity Rape Crisis], told MailOnline that sexual offence cases should be tried in civilian courts instead of at court martial, due to the 'devastatingly low' rates of conviction for these types of cases when tried by a board of their peers" (para 11).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Amelia Handy, the charity's head of policy [Charity Rape Crisis], told MailOnline that sexual offence cases should be tried in civilian courts instead of at court martial, due to the 'devastatingly low' rates of conviction for these types of cases when tried by a board of their peers" (para 11).
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Some women [serving in the UK military] who report being raped or assaulted go on to take their own lives because they cannot bear how they are treated - with some saying their peers refused to work with them as a result of coming forward. This was the case in the suicides of Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck, 19 - who was taken advantage of by four men, Cpl Anne-Marie Ellement, 30 - who said she was raped by two men - and cadet Olivia Perks, 21 - who allegedly suffered 'gross sexual misconduct'" (para 4-5). "And researcher Dr Harriet Gray said that sexual harassment in the forces is often written off...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Some women [serving in the UK military] who report being raped or assaulted go on to take their own lives because they cannot bear how they are treated - with some saying their peers refused to work with them as a result of coming forward. This was the case in the suicides of Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck, 19 - who was taken advantage of by four men, Cpl Anne-Marie Ellement, 30 - who said she was raped by two men - and cadet Olivia Perks, 21 - who allegedly suffered 'gross sexual misconduct'" (para 4-5). "And researcher Dr Harriet Gray said that sexual harassment in the forces is often written off...more
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The military has faced a string of horrific scandals about the treatment of women - of which only make up 11 per cent of those serving. Salute Her - which supports female military personnel - claimed there is an 'epidemic' of rape culture across the armed forces" (para 9). "A parliamentary report in 2021 found that the British military fails to protect its female recruits, with almost two thirds experiencing sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination. It pointed to instances of gang rape, women being bullied for refusing to sleep with their male colleagues and superiors, and competitions taking place among men to 'bag' the women to get a trophy" (para...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The military has faced a string of horrific scandals about the treatment of women - of which only make up 11 per cent of those serving. Salute Her - which supports female military personnel - claimed there is an 'epidemic' of rape culture across the armed forces" (para 9). "A parliamentary report in 2021 found that the British military fails to protect its female recruits, with almost two thirds experiencing sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination. It pointed to instances of gang rape, women being bullied for refusing to sleep with their male colleagues and superiors, and competitions taking place among men to 'bag' the women to get a trophy" (para...more
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"The military has faced a string of horrific scandals about the treatment of women - of which only make up 11 per cent of those serving. Salute Her - which supports female military personnel - claimed there is an 'epidemic' of rape culture across the armed forces. Some of the victims of sexual offences are teenagers, as the minimum age of enlistment in the UK is 16. In one year, nine rapes and two sexual assaults were reported at a training centre for 16 and 17-year-olds" (para 9-10). "Thirteen sexual offences at the college were reported between July 22, 2022, and August 17, 2023 - including nine reports of rape,...more
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"The military has faced a string of horrific scandals about the treatment of women - of which only make up 11 per cent of those serving. Salute Her - which supports female military personnel - claimed there is an 'epidemic' of rape culture across the armed forces. Some of the victims of sexual offences are teenagers, as the minimum age of enlistment in the UK is 16. In one year, nine rapes and two sexual assaults were reported at a training centre for 16 and 17-year-olds" (para 9-10). "Thirteen sexual offences at the college were reported between July 22, 2022, and August 17, 2023 - including nine reports of rape,...more
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The tragic suicides of three female soldiers who were sexually assaulted in the army shows why cases should be taken out of the military's hands, a rape charity has warned" (para 1). "Two years ago, the Ministry of Defence announced a zero-tolerance policy for sexual offences in the military, meaning those found guilty are discharged from service. But experts say the court martial system is broken, where many acts which would shock civilians are brushed off as the 'culture' of the force, and there are calls for sexual offences to always be tried in a civilian court instead" (para 2-3). "Some women [serving in the UK military] who report being...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The tragic suicides of three female soldiers who were sexually assaulted in the army shows why cases should be taken out of the military's hands, a rape charity has warned" (para 1). "Two years ago, the Ministry of Defence announced a zero-tolerance policy for sexual offences in the military, meaning those found guilty are discharged from service. But experts say the court martial system is broken, where many acts which would shock civilians are brushed off as the 'culture' of the force, and there are calls for sexual offences to always be tried in a civilian court instead" (para 2-3). "Some women [serving in the UK military] who report being...more
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Amelia Handy, the charity's head of policy [Charity Rape Crisis], told MailOnline that sexual offence cases should be tried in civilian courts instead of at court martial, due to the 'devastatingly low' rates of conviction for these types of cases when tried by a board of their peers" (para 11). This information, though mentioning devastatingly low rates of conviction for rape cases in court martial, still does show the prevalence of conviction for sexual assault/sexual offences within the military justice system (MR-CODER COMMENT). "The conviction rate for sexual assault cases at court martial is 40 per cent according to the MOD [Ministry of Defence], while it is double - 82...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Amelia Handy, the charity's head of policy [Charity Rape Crisis], told MailOnline that sexual offence cases should be tried in civilian courts instead of at court martial, due to the 'devastatingly low' rates of conviction for these types of cases when tried by a board of their peers" (para 11). This information, though mentioning devastatingly low rates of conviction for rape cases in court martial, still does show the prevalence of conviction for sexual assault/sexual offences within the military justice system (MR-CODER COMMENT). "The conviction rate for sexual assault cases at court martial is 40 per cent according to the MOD [Ministry of Defence], while it is double - 82...more
June 3, 2026, 12:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The military has faced a string of horrific scandals about the treatment of women - of which only make up 11 per cent of those serving. Salute Her - which supports female military personnel - claimed there is an 'epidemic' of rape culture across the armed forces. Some of the victims of sexual offences are teenagers, as the minimum age of enlistment in the UK is 16. In one year, nine rapes and two sexual assaults were reported at a training centre for 16 and 17-year-olds" (para 9-10). "A parliamentary report in 2021 found that the British military fails to protect its female recruits, with almost two thirds experiencing sexual...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The military has faced a string of horrific scandals about the treatment of women - of which only make up 11 per cent of those serving. Salute Her - which supports female military personnel - claimed there is an 'epidemic' of rape culture across the armed forces. Some of the victims of sexual offences are teenagers, as the minimum age of enlistment in the UK is 16. In one year, nine rapes and two sexual assaults were reported at a training centre for 16 and 17-year-olds" (para 9-10). "A parliamentary report in 2021 found that the British military fails to protect its female recruits, with almost two thirds experiencing sexual...more
May 25, 2026, 4:56 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IIP-LAW-2
"The organisation [UN Women UK] has launched the #StopSupportReport initiative which lays out three steps for helping to intervene in incidents of violence against women on the streets. The first step is to stop and offer support and help; focusing on the person, not the suspected perpetrator. One way in which this can be done is to try and distract from the situation by asking that person for directions. Otherwise, it's recommended you make eye contact with the person and give them the opportunity to ask you for help. The second step is to support the person to safety. This may mean walking them to the bus stop, calling a...more
Variables: IIP-LAW-2
"The organisation [UN Women UK] has launched the #StopSupportReport initiative which lays out three steps for helping to intervene in incidents of violence against women on the streets. The first step is to stop and offer support and help; focusing on the person, not the suspected perpetrator. One way in which this can be done is to try and distract from the situation by asking that person for directions. Otherwise, it's recommended you make eye contact with the person and give them the opportunity to ask you for help. The second step is to support the person to safety. This may mean walking them to the bus stop, calling a...more
May 25, 2026, 4:56 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-DATA-1, IIP-PRACTICE-2
"In the last five years, reports of crimes including stalking, harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence against women have increased by 37% - and perpetrators are getting younger" (para 4).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1, IIP-PRACTICE-2
"In the last five years, reports of crimes including stalking, harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence against women have increased by 37% - and perpetrators are getting younger" (para 4).
May 25, 2026, 4:56 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Deputy chief constable Maggie Blyth also warned that online influencers like Andrew Tate could radicalise young men into extreme misogyny in the same way terrorists draw in followers...We know the influencers, Andrew Tate, the element of influencing of particularly boys, is quite terrifying and that's something that both the leads for counterterrorism in the country and ourselves from a VAWG perspective are discussing,' she added" (para 17, 21). This information suggests the presence of cultural attitudes that may contribute to rape culture in the UK, as Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth warned that online influencers like Andrew Tate could radicalize young men into extreme misogyny, potentially strengthening social norms that...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Deputy chief constable Maggie Blyth also warned that online influencers like Andrew Tate could radicalise young men into extreme misogyny in the same way terrorists draw in followers...We know the influencers, Andrew Tate, the element of influencing of particularly boys, is quite terrifying and that's something that both the leads for counterterrorism in the country and ourselves from a VAWG perspective are discussing,' she added" (para 17, 21). This information suggests the presence of cultural attitudes that may contribute to rape culture in the UK, as Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth warned that online influencers like Andrew Tate could radicalize young men into extreme misogyny, potentially strengthening social norms that...more
May 25, 2026, 4:56 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"The organisation [UN Women UK] has launched the #StopSupportReport initiative which lays out three steps for helping to intervene in incidents of violence against women on the streets. The first step is to stop and offer support and help; focusing on the person, not the suspected perpetrator. One way in which this can be done is to try and distract from the situation by asking that person for directions. Otherwise, it's recommended you make eye contact with the person and give them the opportunity to ask you for help. The second step is to support the person to safety. This may mean walking them to the bus stop, calling a...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"The organisation [UN Women UK] has launched the #StopSupportReport initiative which lays out three steps for helping to intervene in incidents of violence against women on the streets. The first step is to stop and offer support and help; focusing on the person, not the suspected perpetrator. One way in which this can be done is to try and distract from the situation by asking that person for directions. Otherwise, it's recommended you make eye contact with the person and give them the opportunity to ask you for help. The second step is to support the person to safety. This may mean walking them to the bus stop, calling a...more
May 25, 2026, 4:56 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Tabitha Morton, Executive Director for UN Women UK says: 'As harrowing as the statistics are, violence against women and girls can be prevented and bystander intervention is a crucial part of a whole-systems approach'" (para 12). "Deputy chief constable Maggie Blyth also warned that online influencers like Andrew Tate could radicalise young men into extreme misogyny in the same way terrorists draw in followers" (para 17).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Tabitha Morton, Executive Director for UN Women UK says: 'As harrowing as the statistics are, violence against women and girls can be prevented and bystander intervention is a crucial part of a whole-systems approach'" (para 12). "Deputy chief constable Maggie Blyth also warned that online influencers like Andrew Tate could radicalise young men into extreme misogyny in the same way terrorists draw in followers" (para 17).
May 25, 2026, 4:56 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"Stark figures from the Office of National Statistics this year also show a woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK" (para 5).
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"Stark figures from the Office of National Statistics this year also show a woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK" (para 5).
May 20, 2026, 4:02 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: GP-DATA-6
"A woman has been appointed as the most senior judge in England and Wales for the first time in the role’s 750-year history" (para 1).
Variables: GP-DATA-6
"A woman has been appointed as the most senior judge in England and Wales for the first time in the role’s 750-year history" (para 1).
May 20, 2026, 3:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1
"A young woman has told how she was pushed towards a forced marriage and choked unconscious by her father who performed “exorcisms” in a bid to rid of demons after her family found out she was gay. The harrowing case is one of many incidents examined in new research that found forced marriage remains “rife” in England and Wales but the number of people coming forward to alert authorities has plummeted in recent years. The first-of-its-kind study, by the University of Lincoln and the University of Bristol, found queries to the government’s forced marriage unit dramatically decreased from 1,507 inquiries in 2018 to 337 in 2021. But experts told The...more
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1
"A young woman has told how she was pushed towards a forced marriage and choked unconscious by her father who performed “exorcisms” in a bid to rid of demons after her family found out she was gay. The harrowing case is one of many incidents examined in new research that found forced marriage remains “rife” in England and Wales but the number of people coming forward to alert authorities has plummeted in recent years. The first-of-its-kind study, by the University of Lincoln and the University of Bristol, found queries to the government’s forced marriage unit dramatically decreased from 1,507 inquiries in 2018 to 337 in 2021. But experts told The...more
May 20, 2026, 3:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
"“With the help of her girlfriend, she escaped and applied for a forced marriage protection order (FMPO) and eventually managed to be housed safely in a secret location. Today she is rebuilding a life with her girlfriend.” FMPOs are civil injunctions intended to stop forced marriages issued by family courts. Legislation that made it illegal to force someone into marriage in England and Wales was introduced in 2014 and anyone found guilty of doing so can be imprisoned for up to seven years" (para 9-10).
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
"“With the help of her girlfriend, she escaped and applied for a forced marriage protection order (FMPO) and eventually managed to be housed safely in a secret location. Today she is rebuilding a life with her girlfriend.” FMPOs are civil injunctions intended to stop forced marriages issued by family courts. Legislation that made it illegal to force someone into marriage in England and Wales was introduced in 2014 and anyone found guilty of doing so can be imprisoned for up to seven years" (para 9-10).
April 29, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"Thousands of trafficking victims have rejected the government’s support, many due to fear of the authorities or of being deported, lawyers have said. Nearly 6,000 trafficking victims rejected support from the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of modern slavery last year" (Para 1-2). "Last month marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark Modern Slavery Act, pioneered by former prime minister Theresa May. In a parliamentary debate last month, Craig Murray MP said of the NRM, which has a significant backlog and takes an average of 831 days to process a trafficking case: 'The tool is currently all but broken down.' Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips said that 100 new...more
Variables: TRAFF-LAW-3
"Thousands of trafficking victims have rejected the government’s support, many due to fear of the authorities or of being deported, lawyers have said. Nearly 6,000 trafficking victims rejected support from the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of modern slavery last year" (Para 1-2). "Last month marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark Modern Slavery Act, pioneered by former prime minister Theresa May. In a parliamentary debate last month, Craig Murray MP said of the NRM, which has a significant backlog and takes an average of 831 days to process a trafficking case: 'The tool is currently all but broken down.' Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips said that 100 new...more
April 29, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: CWC-DATA-4
“Thousands of trafficking victims have rejected the government’s support, many due to fear of the authorities or of being deported, lawyers have said. Nearly 6,000 trafficking victims rejected support from the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of modern slavery last year, according to data based on research from the British Institute for International and Comparative Law and the Human Trafficking Foundation at the University of Oxford. Researchers found a range of reasons for this among respondents, including fear of traffickers, receiving support elsewhere, wanting to put things of being trafficked behind them and being reluctant to engage with UK authorities” (para 1-2). “Home Office freedom of information data...more
Variables: CWC-DATA-4
“Thousands of trafficking victims have rejected the government’s support, many due to fear of the authorities or of being deported, lawyers have said. Nearly 6,000 trafficking victims rejected support from the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of modern slavery last year, according to data based on research from the British Institute for International and Comparative Law and the Human Trafficking Foundation at the University of Oxford. Researchers found a range of reasons for this among respondents, including fear of traffickers, receiving support elsewhere, wanting to put things of being trafficked behind them and being reluctant to engage with UK authorities” (para 1-2). “Home Office freedom of information data...more
April 29, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Esme Madill, a solicitor at the Migrant & Refugee Children’s Legal Unit, which has a project for young Albanian trafficking victims called Breaking The Chains" (Para 9).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"Esme Madill, a solicitor at the Migrant & Refugee Children’s Legal Unit, which has a project for young Albanian trafficking victims called Breaking The Chains" (Para 9).
April 29, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2, TRAFF-DATA-1
“Nearly 6,000 trafficking victims rejected support from the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of modern slavery last year, according to data based on research from the British Institute for International and Comparative Law and the Human Trafficking Foundation at the University of Oxford. Researchers found a range of reasons for this among respondents, including fear of traffickers, receiving support elsewhere, wanting to put things of being trafficked behind them and being reluctant to engage with UK authorities. There were more than 19,000 NRM referrals last year. The number of people referred as victims to the NRM but refused at the initial stage has shot up 290% in two...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2, TRAFF-DATA-1
“Nearly 6,000 trafficking victims rejected support from the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of modern slavery last year, according to data based on research from the British Institute for International and Comparative Law and the Human Trafficking Foundation at the University of Oxford. Researchers found a range of reasons for this among respondents, including fear of traffickers, receiving support elsewhere, wanting to put things of being trafficked behind them and being reluctant to engage with UK authorities. There were more than 19,000 NRM referrals last year. The number of people referred as victims to the NRM but refused at the initial stage has shot up 290% in two...more
April 29, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
“Thousands of trafficking victims have rejected the government’s support, many due to fear of the authorities or of being deported, lawyers have said. Nearly 6,000 trafficking victims rejected support from the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of modern slavery last year, according to data based on research from the British Institute for International and Comparative Law and the Human Trafficking Foundation at the University of Oxford. Researchers found a range of reasons for this among respondents, including fear of traffickers, receiving support elsewhere, wanting to put things of being trafficked behind them and being reluctant to engage with UK authorities” (para 1-2). “Home Office freedom of information data...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-3
“Thousands of trafficking victims have rejected the government’s support, many due to fear of the authorities or of being deported, lawyers have said. Nearly 6,000 trafficking victims rejected support from the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for victims of modern slavery last year, according to data based on research from the British Institute for International and Comparative Law and the Human Trafficking Foundation at the University of Oxford. Researchers found a range of reasons for this among respondents, including fear of traffickers, receiving support elsewhere, wanting to put things of being trafficked behind them and being reluctant to engage with UK authorities” (para 1-2). “Home Office freedom of information data...more
April 29, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
“Last month marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark Modern Slavery Act, pioneered by former prime minister Theresa May. In a parliamentary debate last month, Craig Murray MP said of the NRM, which has a significant backlog and takes an average of 831 days to process a trafficking case: ‘The tool is currently all but broken down.’ Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips said that 100 new staff had been appointed to help clear the NRM backlog, which she has pledged to eradicate by December 2026” (para 7-8). "According to a report from the House of Lords into the Modern Slavery Act, published last October, only 2% of victims see their traffickers...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
“Last month marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark Modern Slavery Act, pioneered by former prime minister Theresa May. In a parliamentary debate last month, Craig Murray MP said of the NRM, which has a significant backlog and takes an average of 831 days to process a trafficking case: ‘The tool is currently all but broken down.’ Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips said that 100 new staff had been appointed to help clear the NRM backlog, which she has pledged to eradicate by December 2026” (para 7-8). "According to a report from the House of Lords into the Modern Slavery Act, published last October, only 2% of victims see their traffickers...more
April 28, 2026, 9:57 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"The UK government has revealed plans to chemically castrate paedophiles and sex criminals in Britain" (Para 1). "There is already a growing body of evidence that treatment with anti-androgens or SSRIs can significantly reduce re-offending rates" (Para 39).
Variables: LRW-LAW-2
"The UK government has revealed plans to chemically castrate paedophiles and sex criminals in Britain" (Para 1). "There is already a growing body of evidence that treatment with anti-androgens or SSRIs can significantly reduce re-offending rates" (Para 39).
April 28, 2026, 9:57 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The UK government has revealed plans to chemically castrate paedophiles and sex criminals in Britain" (Para 1). This suggests that rape and sexual assault is a big problem (JS-CODER COMMENT). "'SSRIs also affect people psychologically - they provide people with more control over their sexual urges, compulsive behaviours and compulsive thinking" (Para 24). "There is already a growing body of evidence that treatment with anti-androgens or SSRIs can significantly reduce re-offending rates" (Para 39). "Ms Mahmood is also considering whether to make the measure mandatory, rather than voluntary" (Para 49).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"The UK government has revealed plans to chemically castrate paedophiles and sex criminals in Britain" (Para 1). This suggests that rape and sexual assault is a big problem (JS-CODER COMMENT). "'SSRIs also affect people psychologically - they provide people with more control over their sexual urges, compulsive behaviours and compulsive thinking" (Para 24). "There is already a growing body of evidence that treatment with anti-androgens or SSRIs can significantly reduce re-offending rates" (Para 39). "Ms Mahmood is also considering whether to make the measure mandatory, rather than voluntary" (Para 49).
April 28, 2026, 9:52 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
" it was my exposure of Sophie Brook's story in the Mail – telling of the misogyny and bullying she suffered serving on submarines – that triggered a two-year investigation and forced the Navy to admit abuse was endemic within the service" (Para 7). "I held secret meetings in hotel suites and hushed phone calls with sources who were terrified but desperate to speak" (Para 29). We can assume most assaults go unreported (JS-CODER COMMENT). "The problems were systemic – entrenched in the culture and often fiercely protected from scrutiny. The Navy seemed to go to extraordinary lengths to throw me off naming the senior officers implicated" (Para 31). "The...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
" it was my exposure of Sophie Brook's story in the Mail – telling of the misogyny and bullying she suffered serving on submarines – that triggered a two-year investigation and forced the Navy to admit abuse was endemic within the service" (Para 7). "I held secret meetings in hotel suites and hushed phone calls with sources who were terrified but desperate to speak" (Para 29). We can assume most assaults go unreported (JS-CODER COMMENT). "The problems were systemic – entrenched in the culture and often fiercely protected from scrutiny. The Navy seemed to go to extraordinary lengths to throw me off naming the senior officers implicated" (Para 31). "The...more
April 28, 2026, 9:52 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-2
"She described how she and other women were regularly called 'a c***' and had clipboards thrown at them" (Para 19).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-2
"She described how she and other women were regularly called 'a c***' and had clipboards thrown at them" (Para 19).
April 28, 2026, 9:52 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
" it was my exposure of Sophie Brook's story in the Mail – telling of the misogyny and bullying she suffered serving on submarines – that triggered a two-year investigation and forced the Navy to admit abuse was endemic within the service" (Para 7). We can assume rape and assault in the military is not prosecuted very often (JS-CODER COMMENT). "She had made many of the complaints formally to superiors long before her dismissal" (Para 26). "The problems were systemic – entrenched in the culture and often fiercely protected from scrutiny. The Navy seemed to go to extraordinary lengths to throw me off naming the senior officers implicated" (Para 31)....more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
" it was my exposure of Sophie Brook's story in the Mail – telling of the misogyny and bullying she suffered serving on submarines – that triggered a two-year investigation and forced the Navy to admit abuse was endemic within the service" (Para 7). We can assume rape and assault in the military is not prosecuted very often (JS-CODER COMMENT). "She had made many of the complaints formally to superiors long before her dismissal" (Para 26). "The problems were systemic – entrenched in the culture and often fiercely protected from scrutiny. The Navy seemed to go to extraordinary lengths to throw me off naming the senior officers implicated" (Para 31)....more
April 28, 2026, 9:52 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"She described how she and other women were regularly called 'a c***' and had clipboards thrown at them" (Para 19). "'They'll never want my story to come out,' she had warned. 'It's an old boys' club… they're untouchable.' And I came quickly to understand exactly what she meant, given the extraordinary lengths to which those within the Royal Navy went in order to throw me off naming the culprits" (Para 20-21). "Ms Brook said she had been continuously singled out for speaking up and that her experience in the fleet destroyed her mental health, ultimately resulting in the mistakes that eventually ended her career" (Para 25). "The problems were systemic...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"She described how she and other women were regularly called 'a c***' and had clipboards thrown at them" (Para 19). "'They'll never want my story to come out,' she had warned. 'It's an old boys' club… they're untouchable.' And I came quickly to understand exactly what she meant, given the extraordinary lengths to which those within the Royal Navy went in order to throw me off naming the culprits" (Para 20-21). "Ms Brook said she had been continuously singled out for speaking up and that her experience in the fleet destroyed her mental health, ultimately resulting in the mistakes that eventually ended her career" (Para 25). "The problems were systemic...more