View The law needs to change to allow anonymity for sexual offences suspects ǀ View While the protection of lifelong anonymity for complainants in sexual offences, regardless of the outcome of any police investigation, is enshrined in law, no equivalent protection exists for suspects. 16/08/2019
USA Accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein dead from suicide in prison U.S. Attorney General William Barr said he was "appalled" to learn of Epstein's apparent suicide in federal custody. 10/08/2019
USA R. Kelly considered flight risk in sweeping sex-crime prosecution Two women who say they're living with Kelly attended his arraignment on Tuesday and sat in the front row. 16/07/2019
USA Jeffrey Epstein had cash, diamonds and a foreign passport stashed in safe, prosecutors say The judge is expected to rule on Thursday whether the 66-year-old financier and registered sex offender should get bail. 15/07/2019
USA Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein arrested for alleged sex trafficking Some say Epstein was the subject of a sweetheart prosecution deal after authorities investigated alleged sex with underage victims. 07/07/2019
Spain Spain's 'Wolf Pack' to remain free pending sexual abuse appeal The five men were sentenced to nine years in jail but were cleared of rape in a case that has gripped Spain. 03/01/2019
Brazil Police question Brazilian faith healer over sex abuse claims A Brazilian faith healer accused of sexually abusing more than 300 women has handed himself in to police. Brazilian faith healer Joao Teixeira de Faria turns himself into police to face sex abuse charges. He denies the claims made by more than 300 women. 17/12/2018
Spain Spanish police bust ‘black magic’ sex trafficking ring Fifteen young Brazilian transsexuals in the southeastern city of Murcia have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring, which forced them into prostitution through physical abuse and threats of black magic. 31/10/2018
World New York judge dismisses major charge in Weinstein criminal case New York Judge Jame Burke has dismissed a major charge in the criminal case against Harvey Weinstein, regarding accusations made by Lucia Evans. Evans was a 21-year-old college student in 2004 when she claims Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex when the met alone in his office 11/10/2018
Switzerland Switzerland imposes lifetime ban on paedophiles from working with children Judges will be obliged to impose the measure on almost all those convicted of sexual offences against vulnerable victims. 11/10/2018
Germany German couple jailed for selling son to paedophiles on dark web The couple were found guilty of rape, aggravated sexual assault of children, forced prostitution and distribution of child pornography between May 2015 and August 2017. 07/08/2018
South Korea Thousands march against spycam epidemic in South Korea Tens of thousands of South Korean women have been taking part in a mass protest in Seoul against secretly-filmed spycam pornography. 05/08/2018
Italy Children forced into ‘survival sex’ at Italy-France crossing, says NGO Children seeking to cross into France via northern Italy are being forced to sell sex in exchange for a safe crossing, food or a place to sleep, according to a new report by Save the Children Italy. 28/07/2018
Spain Spanish soldier convicted in 'Wolf Pack' case back on active duty A Spanish soldier found guilty of sexually abusing an 18-year-old woman along with four men known as the “Wolf Pack” is back on active duty, Spain’s military authorities announced. 11/07/2018
Australia Australian Archbishop convicted of concealing child sex abuse in the church Philip Wilson is the most senior Catholic in the world to be convicted of the offense. The 67-year-old was convicted in May of not disclosing the information of abuse to police of another priest in 1970's. 03/07/2018
Spain Posters shame 'Wolf Pack' assailants as they return home Feminists groups in Spain are making life uncomfortable for the convicted five men in the Pamplona 'Wolf Pack' case by posting pictures of their faces around Seville. 26/06/2018
Sweden Sweden passes law recognising sex without consent as rape It is the eighth country in western Europe to pass such legislation. 24/05/2018
USA They call them the junkie hunters, the body snatchers Florida is going through a sex-trafficking epidemic where women with drug addictions are being bought by traffickers through fraudulent treatment centres. Learn more about Florida's body snatchers in this week's NBC Left Field. 18/05/2018
France France fails to pass an age of consent law After the bill failed in parliament the equalities minister was accused of breaking a promise that any adult who has sex with a child will be charged with rape. 17/05/2018
Australia Vatican treasurer in Australian court on sex offence charges Cardinal Pell's lawyers have previously said he would plead not guilty to all charges, the details of which have not been made public. 05/03/2018
United Kingdom UK: ex-football coach Barry Bennell guilty of 43 child sex attacks The former Manchester City coach has been convicted of assaulting 43 boy players, mainly in the 1980s - amid a series of abuse claims that have shaken the sport. 15/02/2018
Denmark Danish police charge 1,000 young people for sharing sex videos on Face The case comes amid growing concern about sexting among school children and revenge porn. 15/01/2018
USA Dustin Hoffman accusers tell their stories Several women accusing Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct have spoken out about what they say they endured 19/12/2017
Iceland #MeToo movement jolts Iceland as women speak out Progressive Iceland is not immune to sexual predators or misconduct, and spurred by the #MeToo campaign, women, (and some men), are taking action for change. 13/12/2017
world news Brazilian footballer Robinho sentenced to nine years for sexual assault Brazilian football player Robinho has been sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually assaulting an Albanian girl in a disco when he played for AC Milan. 23/11/2017
Cinema Kevin Spacey erased from movie following sexual harrassment claims Director Ridley Scott elects to reshoot scenes featuring the accused actor ahead of the scheduled release in December. 09/11/2017
