Latest items for United Kingdom
Jan. 9, 2026, 1:10 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-1
"Women currently make up around 12 per cent of the armed forces" (11).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-1
"Women currently make up around 12 per cent of the armed forces" (11).
Jan. 9, 2026, 1:10 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A new Ministry of Defence (MoD) report shows two thirds of military women have experienced sexualising behaviour. The first-of-its-kind survey found that 67 per cent of females experienced at least one sexualised behaviour in the last 12 months, compared to 34 per cent of males" (1). While this quote does not specifically address rates of rape/assault within the military, those behaviors are included in the "sexualising behavior" being quantified (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A new Ministry of Defence (MoD) report shows two thirds of military women have experienced sexualising behaviour. The first-of-its-kind survey found that 67 per cent of females experienced at least one sexualised behaviour in the last 12 months, compared to 34 per cent of males" (1). While this quote does not specifically address rates of rape/assault within the military, those behaviors are included in the "sexualising behavior" being quantified (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 9, 2026, 1:10 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Other women have also spoken out about a 'deeply rooted cultural issue' in the armed forces, including unwanted comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping" (1)."Gunner Beck had made a complaint of sexual assault against [Sergeant Major Michael] Webber the day after the incident, but it was not investigated by military or civilian police and he was instead given a 'minor disciplinary'" (4)."The teenager [Gunner Beck} felt unable to report anything further as she had been 'silenced and dismissed' and did not want to be branded a 'female troublemaker', her mother said" (4)."According to the report, 42 per cent of women felt their Service actively tries to prevent harassment,...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Other women have also spoken out about a 'deeply rooted cultural issue' in the armed forces, including unwanted comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping" (1)."Gunner Beck had made a complaint of sexual assault against [Sergeant Major Michael] Webber the day after the incident, but it was not investigated by military or civilian police and he was instead given a 'minor disciplinary'" (4)."The teenager [Gunner Beck} felt unable to report anything further as she had been 'silenced and dismissed' and did not want to be branded a 'female troublemaker', her mother said" (4)."According to the report, 42 per cent of women felt their Service actively tries to prevent harassment,...more
Jan. 9, 2026, 1:10 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones MP agreed that 'those who choose to serve our country' should be treated with 'dignity and respect'. She said: 'We commissioned the UK's first ever comprehensive military sexual harassment survey, which provides a no holds barred baseline to fully confront and address the root causes of this issue. New standards in transparency and accountability are being set across our Armed Forces. 'As a veteran myself, this mission is deeply personal to me and I want our military to be the best in class on this issue. Ministers and Chiefs are working closely together to play our part in the Government's central mission to...more
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones MP agreed that 'those who choose to serve our country' should be treated with 'dignity and respect'. She said: 'We commissioned the UK's first ever comprehensive military sexual harassment survey, which provides a no holds barred baseline to fully confront and address the root causes of this issue. New standards in transparency and accountability are being set across our Armed Forces. 'As a veteran myself, this mission is deeply personal to me and I want our military to be the best in class on this issue. Ministers and Chiefs are working closely together to play our part in the Government's central mission to...more
Jan. 9, 2026, 1:10 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Other women have also spoken out about a 'deeply rooted cultural issue' in the armed forces, including unwanted comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping" (1). While this quote specifically addresses the culture of the UK military, it provides clear indications of rape culture in at least one subsection of British culture (NAC- CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"Other women have also spoken out about a 'deeply rooted cultural issue' in the armed forces, including unwanted comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping" (1). While this quote specifically addresses the culture of the UK military, it provides clear indications of rape culture in at least one subsection of British culture (NAC- CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:56 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"Police programmes such as Project Vigilant, targeting predators in clubs and bars, and Operation Soteria, which aims to increase the number of sexual assault investigations resulting in a charge, are praised as signs of hope. Angiolini welcomes the Labour government’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls in a decade" (2).
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"Police programmes such as Project Vigilant, targeting predators in clubs and bars, and Operation Soteria, which aims to increase the number of sexual assault investigations resulting in a charge, are praised as signs of hope. Angiolini welcomes the Labour government’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls in a decade" (2).
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:56 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Despite the promises of sweeping changes to make women safer as they walk the streets, [Dame Elish] Angiolini condemned a “paralysis” hampering improvements even though sexual crimes against women in public were “widespread”" (1)."But she said more than a year after coming into power, the Labourgovernment’s strategy for delivering on the promises is yet to be produced.“Somehow we have simply come to accept that many women do not feelsafe walking in their streets,” the report says" (2).
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Despite the promises of sweeping changes to make women safer as they walk the streets, [Dame Elish] Angiolini condemned a “paralysis” hampering improvements even though sexual crimes against women in public were “widespread”" (1)."But she said more than a year after coming into power, the Labourgovernment’s strategy for delivering on the promises is yet to be produced.“Somehow we have simply come to accept that many women do not feelsafe walking in their streets,” the report says" (2).
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:56 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"A quarter of police forces in England and Wales are yet to implement “basic policies for investigating sexual offences”, an official report has found...Despite the promises of sweeping changes to make women safer as they walk the streets, [Dame Elish] Angiolini condemned a “paralysis” hampering improvements even though sexual crimes against women in public were “widespread”. The second part of her report published on Tuesday says recommendations from the first part, published more than a year ago, are yet to be implemented, such as a ban on joining the police for those cautioned or convicted of sex offences." (1)."[Dame Elish] Angiolini told the Guardian the fact that women were more...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"A quarter of police forces in England and Wales are yet to implement “basic policies for investigating sexual offences”, an official report has found...Despite the promises of sweeping changes to make women safer as they walk the streets, [Dame Elish] Angiolini condemned a “paralysis” hampering improvements even though sexual crimes against women in public were “widespread”. The second part of her report published on Tuesday says recommendations from the first part, published more than a year ago, are yet to be implemented, such as a ban on joining the police for those cautioned or convicted of sex offences." (1)."[Dame Elish] Angiolini told the Guardian the fact that women were more...more
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:56 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"For instance, the last Conservative government in 2023 said violence againstwomen and girls was a priority but it was underfunded. She quotes onewitness describing the prevention eff orts as “a bit like a puffball”, looking “very big, but there’s nothing there”" (2).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"For instance, the last Conservative government in 2023 said violence againstwomen and girls was a priority but it was underfunded. She quotes onewitness describing the prevention eff orts as “a bit like a puffball”, looking “very big, but there’s nothing there”" (2).
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:53 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"Sara's husband was arrested, but she says she did not want to take any further action because she was worried about the safety of her family in Pakistan. He was not charged with any offences" (4). This article describes the story of a Pakistani immigrant in the UK whose husband became physically violent. The above quote reflects a stigma that kept her from pursuing charges against her husband (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"Sara's husband was arrested, but she says she did not want to take any further action because she was worried about the safety of her family in Pakistan. He was not charged with any offences" (4). This article describes the story of a Pakistani immigrant in the UK whose husband became physically violent. The above quote reflects a stigma that kept her from pursuing charges against her husband (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:53 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: GP-DATA-3, RISW-PRACTICE-1
"Sara is one of many forced marriage victims living in the UK. Currently, there are no reliable figures measuring how many people are affected. To change this, the Home Office has said it will pilot a prevalence study looking at how widespread forced marriage is, as part of a raft of measures to crack down on honour based abuse" (5).
Variables: GP-DATA-3, RISW-PRACTICE-1
"Sara is one of many forced marriage victims living in the UK. Currently, there are no reliable figures measuring how many people are affected. To change this, the Home Office has said it will pilot a prevalence study looking at how widespread forced marriage is, as part of a raft of measures to crack down on honour based abuse" (5).
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:53 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-1
"She recalls being reassured by family and friends that she would enjoy a "better life" in England and for a few weeks, the marriage did improve. "Then slowly, everything seemed to be getting restricted, 'don't go out, don't do this, don't do that, don't do a job, stay at home only'," Sara says. She adds she was told she would be raped or murdered by British people if she ever left the marital home. Sara says: "In the UK, I was told 'you can't go out, if you go out alone, you'll be raped, don't go out alone, daytime or evening'" (2). This article indicates that the seclusion the woman...more
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-1
"She recalls being reassured by family and friends that she would enjoy a "better life" in England and for a few weeks, the marriage did improve. "Then slowly, everything seemed to be getting restricted, 'don't go out, don't do this, don't do that, don't do a job, stay at home only'," Sara says. She adds she was told she would be raped or murdered by British people if she ever left the marital home. Sara says: "In the UK, I was told 'you can't go out, if you go out alone, you'll be raped, don't go out alone, daytime or evening'" (2). This article indicates that the seclusion the woman...more
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:53 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
"[Forced marriage] became illegal in the UK in 2014 as part of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime andPolicing Act and can result in a prison sentence of up to seven years" (1).
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
"[Forced marriage] became illegal in the UK in 2014 as part of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime andPolicing Act and can result in a prison sentence of up to seven years" (1).
Jan. 5, 2026, 11:53 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"But charities like Karma Nirvana, which helps women affected by forced marriage, say the prosecution rates do not reflect the true number of victims. The Derby-founded charity says it received 624 calls to its helpline last year, nearly three times the 229 calls recorded by the Home Office's Forced Marriage Unit" (2).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"But charities like Karma Nirvana, which helps women affected by forced marriage, say the prosecution rates do not reflect the true number of victims. The Derby-founded charity says it received 624 calls to its helpline last year, nearly three times the 229 calls recorded by the Home Office's Forced Marriage Unit" (2).
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Lucy Hadley, the [Women's Aid] charity’s head of policy, said: 'In the difficult economic context that we’re in at the moment, we know that women are experiencing increased and exacerbated levels of controlling and financial abuse from perpetrators.' Last week the home secretary, Suella Braverman, announced that she was considering a new law targeting landlords who exploit vulnerable people for sex, and launched a call for evidence. It came after the announcement last month of a trial of one-off payments to help domestic abuse victims leave abusive relationships. While Hadley said the fund was a 'good first step', the £300,000 fund fell short of the £1m they had requested, and...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"Lucy Hadley, the [Women's Aid] charity’s head of policy, said: 'In the difficult economic context that we’re in at the moment, we know that women are experiencing increased and exacerbated levels of controlling and financial abuse from perpetrators.' Last week the home secretary, Suella Braverman, announced that she was considering a new law targeting landlords who exploit vulnerable people for sex, and launched a call for evidence. It came after the announcement last month of a trial of one-off payments to help domestic abuse victims leave abusive relationships. While Hadley said the fund was a 'good first step', the £300,000 fund fell short of the £1m they had requested, and...more
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"Women are increasingly being forced to engage in 'survival sex' because of the cost of living crisis amid worsening conditions for Britain’s most vulnerable. Charities warn that rising costs paired with years of underfunding mean women, including those with trauma and mental health issues, are having to turn to sex in exchange for housing or to meet other basic needs. Sex for rent – when landlords demand sex in return for discounted or free accommodation – is a growing problem as economic conditions tighten, they said, with perpetrators using it as a tool to abuse and control" (para 1-3). "The Beyond the Streets charity said the cost of living crisis...more
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"Women are increasingly being forced to engage in 'survival sex' because of the cost of living crisis amid worsening conditions for Britain’s most vulnerable. Charities warn that rising costs paired with years of underfunding mean women, including those with trauma and mental health issues, are having to turn to sex in exchange for housing or to meet other basic needs. Sex for rent – when landlords demand sex in return for discounted or free accommodation – is a growing problem as economic conditions tighten, they said, with perpetrators using it as a tool to abuse and control" (para 1-3). "The Beyond the Streets charity said the cost of living crisis...more
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Beyond the Streets charity said the cost of living crisis is driving those who are already vulnerable to turn to survival sex to meet the cost of bills and rent, leading to increased exploitation and abuse. A support worker for the charity said she had spoken to women who are trapped in escorting or selling sex and several who are having to “top up” low-wage jobs with sex in order to make ends meet. A spokesperson for the charity said: 'The cost of living crisis is a driver [of survival sex], and for those already vulnerable, they face considerable exploitation. There is a lack of government funding to support...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Beyond the Streets charity said the cost of living crisis is driving those who are already vulnerable to turn to survival sex to meet the cost of bills and rent, leading to increased exploitation and abuse. A support worker for the charity said she had spoken to women who are trapped in escorting or selling sex and several who are having to “top up” low-wage jobs with sex in order to make ends meet. A spokesperson for the charity said: 'The cost of living crisis is a driver [of survival sex], and for those already vulnerable, they face considerable exploitation. There is a lack of government funding to support...more
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-5
"Women are increasingly being forced to engage in 'survival sex' because of the cost of living crisis amid worsening conditions for Britain’s most vulnerable. Charities warn that rising costs paired with years of underfunding mean women, including those with trauma and mental health issues, are having to turn to sex in exchange for housing or to meet other basic needs. Sex for rent – when landlords demand sex in return for discounted or free accommodation – is a growing problem as economic conditions tighten, they said, with perpetrators using it as a tool to abuse and control" (para 1-3). "Last week the home secretary, Suella Braverman, announced that she was...more
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-5
"Women are increasingly being forced to engage in 'survival sex' because of the cost of living crisis amid worsening conditions for Britain’s most vulnerable. Charities warn that rising costs paired with years of underfunding mean women, including those with trauma and mental health issues, are having to turn to sex in exchange for housing or to meet other basic needs. Sex for rent – when landlords demand sex in return for discounted or free accommodation – is a growing problem as economic conditions tighten, they said, with perpetrators using it as a tool to abuse and control" (para 1-3). "Last week the home secretary, Suella Braverman, announced that she was...more
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-1
"Women are increasingly being forced to engage in “survival sex” because of the cost of living crisis amid worsening conditions for Britain’s most vulnerable. Charities warn that rising costs paired with years of underfunding mean women, including those with trauma and mental health issues, are having to turn to sex in exchange for housing or to meet other basic needs" (para 1-2). "Sex for rent – when landlords demand sex in return for discounted or free accommodation – is a growing problem as economic conditions tighten, they said, with perpetrators using it as a tool to abuse and control. It is particularly an issue among migrant women and asylum seekers,...more
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-1
"Women are increasingly being forced to engage in “survival sex” because of the cost of living crisis amid worsening conditions for Britain’s most vulnerable. Charities warn that rising costs paired with years of underfunding mean women, including those with trauma and mental health issues, are having to turn to sex in exchange for housing or to meet other basic needs" (para 1-2). "Sex for rent – when landlords demand sex in return for discounted or free accommodation – is a growing problem as economic conditions tighten, they said, with perpetrators using it as a tool to abuse and control. It is particularly an issue among migrant women and asylum seekers,...more
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"A Home Office spokesperson said: 'Exploitation through ‘sex for rent’ is already illegal under the Sexual Offences Act. The government recently launched a public call for evidence which brings us closer to ending this deeply harmful trend and better protecting victims" (para 16).
Variables: IRP-LAW-1
"A Home Office spokesperson said: 'Exploitation through ‘sex for rent’ is already illegal under the Sexual Offences Act. The government recently launched a public call for evidence which brings us closer to ending this deeply harmful trend and better protecting victims" (para 16).
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Belén Ruiz, the [Latin America's Women's Aid] charity’s violence against women and girls advice centre coordinator, said: 'It is unacceptable that women in such vulnerable circumstances are exposed so frequently to harassment and intimidation, being doubly victimised and unable to seek redress.' Some cases, she added, involved the harassment and abuse of asylum seekers while in public law accommodation facilities. 'This makes them afraid of accessing these services, which makes them easy prey for abusers living in private accommodation'" (para 9-10). "[The government announced] last month of a trial of one-off payments to help domestic abuse victims leave abusive relationships. While Hadley [the Women's Aid head of policy] said the...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Belén Ruiz, the [Latin America's Women's Aid] charity’s violence against women and girls advice centre coordinator, said: 'It is unacceptable that women in such vulnerable circumstances are exposed so frequently to harassment and intimidation, being doubly victimised and unable to seek redress.' Some cases, she added, involved the harassment and abuse of asylum seekers while in public law accommodation facilities. 'This makes them afraid of accessing these services, which makes them easy prey for abusers living in private accommodation'" (para 9-10). "[The government announced] last month of a trial of one-off payments to help domestic abuse victims leave abusive relationships. While Hadley [the Women's Aid head of policy] said the...more
Dec. 31, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Charities warn that rising costs paired with years of underfunding mean women, including those with trauma and mental health issues, are having to turn to sex in exchange for housing or to meet other basic needs... The crisis is also making it harder for those trying to leave abusive relationships. The Beyond the Streets charity said the cost of living crisis is driving those who are already vulnerable to turn to survival sex to meet the cost of bills and rent, leading to increased exploitation and abuse" (para 2-5). "Women’s Aid said those contacting the organisation were in 'dire and desperate need' and that rising living costs were making it...more
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"Charities warn that rising costs paired with years of underfunding mean women, including those with trauma and mental health issues, are having to turn to sex in exchange for housing or to meet other basic needs... The crisis is also making it harder for those trying to leave abusive relationships. The Beyond the Streets charity said the cost of living crisis is driving those who are already vulnerable to turn to survival sex to meet the cost of bills and rent, leading to increased exploitation and abuse" (para 2-5). "Women’s Aid said those contacting the organisation were in 'dire and desperate need' and that rising living costs were making it...more
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Unveiling the consultation document yesterday, Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown said: ‘A marriage or civil partnership is a significant commitment with important legal and financial consequences, so it is essential that it is entered into freely and for the right reasons. ‘This consultation is important as while ceremonies involving under 18s are rare, raising the minimum age would ensure that no one under 18 can enter a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership in Scotland" (para 5-6). "Independent MSP Ash Regan said: ‘Child marriage is a hidden crime, but I am concerned that it is very much a live issue in Scotland and across the UK. In Scotland, the legal...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Unveiling the consultation document yesterday, Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown said: ‘A marriage or civil partnership is a significant commitment with important legal and financial consequences, so it is essential that it is entered into freely and for the right reasons. ‘This consultation is important as while ceremonies involving under 18s are rare, raising the minimum age would ensure that no one under 18 can enter a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership in Scotland" (para 5-6). "Independent MSP Ash Regan said: ‘Child marriage is a hidden crime, but I am concerned that it is very much a live issue in Scotland and across the UK. In Scotland, the legal...more
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
"The Scottish Government consultation will also consider whether the current forced marriage offence should be updated to criminalise conduct intended to cause a person under 18 to marry or enter a civil partnership" (para 25).
Variables: MARR-LAW-1
"The Scottish Government consultation will also consider whether the current forced marriage offence should be updated to criminalise conduct intended to cause a person under 18 to marry or enter a civil partnership" (para 25).
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"[T]he legal age of consent to sexual activity... will remain 16" (para 4).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"[T]he legal age of consent to sexual activity... will remain 16" (para 4).
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: CUST-LAW-1
"‘If we raised the minimum age of marriage and civil partnership to 18, parents or expectant parents either of whom is aged 16 or 17 would not be eligible to marry or enter a civil partnership with each other. Marrying or entering a civil partnership with the mother of a child is one of the ways in which a father can obtain parental responsibilities and rights for their child. In addition, a man is presumed to be the father of a child if he was married to or in a civil partnership with the mother" (para 19-20). One of the concerns of raising the Scottish government of raising the age...more
Variables: CUST-LAW-1
"‘If we raised the minimum age of marriage and civil partnership to 18, parents or expectant parents either of whom is aged 16 or 17 would not be eligible to marry or enter a civil partnership with each other. Marrying or entering a civil partnership with the mother of a child is one of the ways in which a father can obtain parental responsibilities and rights for their child. In addition, a man is presumed to be the father of a child if he was married to or in a civil partnership with the mother" (para 19-20). One of the concerns of raising the Scottish government of raising the age...more
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1
"‘This consultation is important as while ceremonies involving under 18s are rare, raising the minimum age would ensure that no one under 18 can enter a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership in Scotland'" (para 6).
Variables: AOM-PRACTICE-1
"‘This consultation is important as while ceremonies involving under 18s are rare, raising the minimum age would ensure that no one under 18 can enter a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership in Scotland'" (para 6).
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: AOM-LAW-1
"The legal age for getting married would be increased to 18 under a major overhaul proposed by SNP ministers. In the first change to marriage age limits in nearly a century, a Scottish Government consultation has set out plans to no longer allowing anyone under 18 to wed. The change has been proposed to improve child safety and would bring Scotland into line with England and Wales" (para 1-3). "In Scotland, the minimum age of marriage has been 16 since 1929. Setting out the grounds for an increase in the legal marriage age to 18, the Scottish Government consultation document said: ‘Stakeholders supportive of raising the minimum age to 18...more
Variables: AOM-LAW-1
"The legal age for getting married would be increased to 18 under a major overhaul proposed by SNP ministers. In the first change to marriage age limits in nearly a century, a Scottish Government consultation has set out plans to no longer allowing anyone under 18 to wed. The change has been proposed to improve child safety and would bring Scotland into line with England and Wales" (para 1-3). "In Scotland, the minimum age of marriage has been 16 since 1929. Setting out the grounds for an increase in the legal marriage age to 18, the Scottish Government consultation document said: ‘Stakeholders supportive of raising the minimum age to 18...more
Dec. 30, 2025, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: AOM-DATA-2
"According to the consultation document, there were a total of 276 marriages in Scotland where at least one person was aged 16 or 17 in the period from 2013 to 2023. Of these, 247 involved a girl aged 16 or 17 and 59 involved a boy of that age – with the consultation document saying girls of this age are typically marrying older men. Nearly three quarters – 73 per cent – of the marriages involving 16 and 17-year-olds over this 10-year period were solemnised by a local authority registrar. In 2013, there were 50 marriages involving a 16 or 17-year old in Scotland but this had fallen to 24...more
Variables: AOM-DATA-2
"According to the consultation document, there were a total of 276 marriages in Scotland where at least one person was aged 16 or 17 in the period from 2013 to 2023. Of these, 247 involved a girl aged 16 or 17 and 59 involved a boy of that age – with the consultation document saying girls of this age are typically marrying older men. Nearly three quarters – 73 per cent – of the marriages involving 16 and 17-year-olds over this 10-year period were solemnised by a local authority registrar. In 2013, there were 50 marriages involving a 16 or 17-year old in Scotland but this had fallen to 24...more
Dec. 28, 2025, 9:06 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The chart in the UNODC Data Portal titled, "Violent Crime & Sexual Violence," shows that the rate of reported rapes in England and Wales in 2022 was 117.30 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 125.88 per 100,000. The chart also displays that the rate of reported rapes in Northern Ireland in 2023 was 63.01 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 99.72 per 100,000. The rate of reported rapes in Scotland in 2023 was 43.62 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 93.84 per 100,000.
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The chart in the UNODC Data Portal titled, "Violent Crime & Sexual Violence," shows that the rate of reported rapes in England and Wales in 2022 was 117.30 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 125.88 per 100,000. The chart also displays that the rate of reported rapes in Northern Ireland in 2023 was 63.01 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 99.72 per 100,000. The rate of reported rapes in Scotland in 2023 was 43.62 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 93.84 per 100,000.