that's some assignment you're working on. Below are some links to rape crisis centres in the UK. I'd suggest looking at their sites, particularly their links section to see if they have links to UK sites of use. Have found the following for what it's worth.
Michael Howard's announcement may have indicated the government's intention to accept a more woman-centred definition of violence by recognising the harm done to the woman in court. However, it took a change of government and another three years before legislation was introduced to prevent defendants in rape cases cross-examining the raped woman. This 'right' was taken away under the Youth Justice %26amp; Criminal Evidence Act 1999
http://www.rapecrisis.org.uk/law/court.h鈥?/a>
Ahh, I've just found this:
The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (the Act) came into force on the 1 May 2004. It repealed almost all of the existing statute law in relation to sexual offences. The purpose of the Act is to strengthen and modernise the law on sexual offences, whilst improving preventative measures and the protection of individuals from sexual offenders.
http://www.campaigntoendrape.co.uk/
I hope you get an A for this assignment :)Anyone know what rape and sexual violence policies and legislation is around at the moment?I'll let you know when we do get some legislation...that is to say IF we do.
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