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Rape Crisis CEO comments on the latest Crown Court data

26 June 2025

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Strangulation in pornography to be made illegal

19 June 2025

We welcome the news that strangulation in pornography is to be made illegal. Read our statement now.

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Rape Crisis’ comment on the ‘National Audit on Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse'

19 June 2025

We're pleased to see the publication of this important audit, and recognises the important contribution of the survivors who spoke out to inform this work. Read our statement now.

Our position on self-swab ‘rape kits’

18 June 2025

Rape Crisis England & Wales are concerned about self-swab ‘rape kits’ being marketed or seen as a way for survivors to seek confirmation that they’ve been assaulted, collect evidence of this, or deter perpetrators.

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Survivors of rape and serious sexual assault given the right to have cases reviewed

05 June 2025

A new pilot scheme will enable victims of rape and serious sexual assaults who face their cases being dropped by prosecutors the opportunity to challenge this decision.

Free transcripts of a judge’s sentencing remarks

27 May 2025

Victims of rape and serious sexual offences can now apply for free transcripts of a judge's sentencing remarks, which are made after the verdict.