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Italy

A heinous rape in Italy sparked calls to introduce chemical castration

The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers.

25/08/2023

Europe News

EU victims of child sexual abuse face ‘postcode lottery’ of injustice

Many European countries are failing to deliver justice to survivors of child sexual abuse, according to a report released on Thursday.

20/07/2023

United Kingdom

Footballer Mendy found not guilty of rape and attempted rape

French footballer Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of rape and attempted rape - five months after being acquitted of six other rape charges and one count of sexual assault.

14/07/2023

Culture news

Actor Allison Mack released from prison in sex-trafficking case

Mack was sentenced in 2021 for manipulating women into becoming sex slaves for cult-like group NXIVM.

05/07/2023

Europe News

Sexual assault exhibit showcasing survivor's outfits opens in Brussels

The “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit aims to end victim shaming and bring awareness to sexual violence.

22/06/2023

Culture news

US actor Armie Hammer won't face charges over alleged sexual assault

The 'Call Me By Your Name' actor won't be charged after a two year investigation of a woman's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in 2017, Los Angeles prosecutors say.

02/06/2023

Culture news

Marilyn Manson faces major setback in defamation trial

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson faces a major setback in his ongoing defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Gary Glitter recalled to jail one month after release

Footage has emerged of Gary Glitter asking questions about how to access the dark web, which is in breach of his probation conditions.

15/03/2023

Culture news

Disgraced pop star Gary Glitter freed from prison

British glam rock musician Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving half of his 16-year sentence for sexually abusing three schoolgirls

03/02/2023

Culture news

Tom Jones hit song 'Delilah' banned amidst Welsh rugby sexism scandal

The 2023 Six Nations Championship will kick off this weekend and it has been announced that the popular song by Tom Jones, ‘Delilah’, will not be performed at the rugby tournament due to its problematic lyrics.

02/02/2023

Culture news

Marilyn Manson settles out of court with Esmé Bianco

Bianco's federal lawsuit, which was filed in California in 2021, accused Manson of raping her in May 2011. She is suffering from PTSD and depression due to her experience with the shock rocker.

26/01/2023

Culture news

Romania court extends police detention for Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate detained for another 30 days over allegations of sexual assault and exploitation

20/01/2023

Culture news

Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo faces fresh sexual assault claims

"Don’t get in a lift with Plácido Domingo" - a well-known warning given to women in opera circles according to a Spanish singer who used to work with the world-famous tenor.

17/01/2023

United Kingdom

Police officer pleads guilty to 49 offences including 24 rape counts

It's a horrifying discovery and another blow to the image of the London Metropolitan Police. On Monday, a police officer has plead guilty to 49 offences including false imprisonment, coersive control sexual assault and 24 counts of rape on 12 women.

17/01/2023

Culture news

French film awards bans nominees accused of sex crimes and violence

The Cesar Academy, the French equivalent to the Oscars, says anyone suspected of sexual misconduct or violence will be excluded from the ceremony this year.

03/01/2023

Culture news

Why has Andrew Tate been arrested in Romania?

The influencer was taken into custody by Romanian authorities yesterday.

30/12/2022

Switzerland

Swiss parliament votes to expand law and definition of rape

The amendment will now go before Switzerland's Council of States before a referendum can be held.

06/12/2022

Europe News

Spain’s new, stricter rape law to be reviewed after jail sentences cut

Spain is to review a landmark new law on sex offences which was meant to afford victims more protection after a series of court rulings led to prison sentences being reduced for offenders because of a loophole in the legislation.

16/11/2022

United Kingdom

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Greenwood, 21, was first arrested and questioned in January and has been on bail since.

15/10/2022

Culture news

Musician Rex Orange County charged with six counts of sexual assault

The 24-year-old English indie-pop singer / songwriter has denied the allegations yesterday appearing at Southwark Crown Court in London.

11/10/2022