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Prosecutors lodge bid to overturn Jarryd Hayne bail decision ahead of sentencing

The former NRL player faces a second bail hearing in as many weeks as prosecutors again seek to have him remanded in custody ahead of sentencing for sexual assault.

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Jail terms for rape and sexual assault increase as Minister also plots sentence increase for assault causing harm

Mr Harris announced he now plans to bring in new standalone offences of stalking and non-fatal strangulation

Irish Mirror

Editorial: Increased mental health funding must be part of final Navy budget

The Navy’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year wisely includes increased funding for mental health, including for the prevention of suicide and sexual assault. A lot can change, but more money for mental health services should be part of the final package.

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Trio allegedly sexually assaulted woman in Scone street

Police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a teenager by three men in the Upper Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

David Carrick faces further sex crime allegations from more than 10 people - report

Further allegations, including sexual assault, have reportedly been made since he was jailed

Evening Standard

Ex-Met Police officer David Carrick faces further sex crime allegations – report

On Sunday, The Guardian reported that more than 10 people have come forward with either information or further allegations including sexual assault.

The Independent UK

Teenager charged over alleged sexual assault and robbery of woman in Kalgoorlie

A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged following the alleged attack late on Thursday.

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Iowa won't pay for rape victims' abortions or contraceptives

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception, and in rare cases abortions, for victims of sexual assault

The Independent UK

Jarryd Hayne to remain on bail ahead of sentencing for sexual assault conviction

Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne again walks free on bail despite being convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Newcastle more than four years ago.

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Met Police sex offenders unmasked for rapes, paedophilia and assault

Britain’s biggest police force has seen several convictions over rape and sexual assault as review of cases continues

The Independent UK

Man arrested in Derry after four sexual assaults reported in three hours

Three of the sexual assaults were reported in the space of just a half an hour

Irish Mirror

Treasury ‘pauses engagement’ with CBI amid sexual assault allegations

The Government has suspended its relationship with the UK's largest business lobbying group amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by its staff.

Evening Standard

Former MP Milton Orkopoulos guilty of child sexual assault, drug charges

Orkopoulos, who has spent almost all of the last 15 years behind bars since his last trial ended in 2008, is looking at least another decade behind bars.

Newcastle Herald

OPINION - It’s high time we had specialist rape and sexual violence courtrooms

Yesterday the Government released a report that found rape and sexual assault victims who pre-record their evidence are more likely to have a better experience of the court process. The measure, which has been available in all crown courts in England and Wales since September last year, has made the…

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Labour MP Lisa Nandy drops out of event following CBI assault claims

A senior Labour MP has dropped out of a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) event after the organisation was embroiled in fresh allegations of serious sexual assault and drug use among its staff.

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Sexual assault reports increased 28% at US military academies in 2022

Twenty-one percent of female cadets and 4% of male cadets said they’d experienced unwanted sexual contact in the 2021–22 school year.

Wales Online

Two men arrested on suspicion of rape after serious sexual assault in Cardiff

A subway in Cardiff city centre was cordoned off following the alleged assault

The New Daily

Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere

Jurors in Jarryd Hayne's third sexual assault trial have been asked to push forward saying they could not reach a unanimous verdict.

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Rishi Sunak urged to block suspended Tories from standing for party in election

Currently six former Tory MPs sit in the Commons as independents over disciplinary matters - including allegations of sexual assault, harassment and drug abuse. Only one has ruled out standing in the next election

AAP

Physician cleared of sexual assaults after second trial

A Newcastle doctor has been cleared of all unresolved charges he sexually assaulted patients by touching them inappropriately during medical examinations.

AAP

Weekend break for jury in third Jarryd Hayne rape trial

A jury considering whether Jarryd Hayne is guilty of sexual assault has headed home for the weekend after deliberating for more than 16 hours.

AAP

Ex-NSW minister paid to protect reputation, lawyer says

A barrister defending former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos against sexual assault allegations involving teenaged boys says the complainants are unreliable.

ABC News

Family Planning Northern Territory to stop bulk billing from May as inflation sees costs soar for social services

The only free family planning centre in Australia is about to start charging a gap fee, due to rising inflation and wage increases.

Evening Standard

Sunderland AFC winger Jack Diamond charged with rape and sexual assault

Jack Diamond, 23, has been suspended by the club following the charges

Tribune News Service

Judge lets Nick Carter move forward with counterclaim against alleged rape victim

LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss Nick Carter’s claim that a woman who accused him of sexual assault had defamed him.

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