Sexual Violence and the Justice System
Introduction In May 2011, Ken Clarke caused outrage by remarks made in a media interview. When questioned about the tariffs received for rape convictions, he asserted “A serious rape, with violence and...
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Last week I received a message about the below flyer. I found it utterly appalling for a variety of reasons: the objectification of women; the sex industry imagery used; the fact the top image...
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