Scotland to Release Up to 390 Prisoners Early to Reduce Overcrowding
The Scottish government will release up to 390 prisoners early starting February 11th, 2024, reducing prison overcrowding which currently exceeds capacity by 216 inmates, excluding those convicted of domestic abuse or sexual offenses.
Scotland to Release Up to 390 Prisoners Early to Reduce Overcrowding
The Scottish government will release up to 390 prisoners early starting February 11th, 2024, reducing prison overcrowding which currently exceeds capacity by 216 inmates, excluding those convicted of domestic abuse or sexual offenses.
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36% Bias Score
UK charities demand focus shift on child sexual exploitation from sensationalism to victim support"
Over 60 charities, law firms, and academics signed a statement calling for a shift in focus from sensationalism to supporting victims of child sexual exploitation, highlighting that changes in law and service cuts have made it harder for survivors to access help.
UK charities demand focus shift on child sexual exploitation from sensationalism to victim support"
Over 60 charities, law firms, and academics signed a statement calling for a shift in focus from sensationalism to supporting victims of child sexual exploitation, highlighting that changes in law and service cuts have made it harder for survivors to access help.
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36% Bias Score
Six Dead, Hundreds Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2023, killing six people and injuring nearly 300; support services are struggling to meet the extensive physical and psychological needs of victims.
Six Dead, Hundreds Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2023, killing six people and injuring nearly 300; support services are struggling to meet the extensive physical and psychological needs of victims.
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28% Bias Score
Badenoch Calls for National Inquiry into UK Grooming Scandal
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is urging a national inquiry into the UK's grooming scandal after the safeguarding minister rejected Oldham council's call for a local inquiry, citing the need for justice for victims of widespread child sexual exploitation across England, following similar failures...
Badenoch Calls for National Inquiry into UK Grooming Scandal
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is urging a national inquiry into the UK's grooming scandal after the safeguarding minister rejected Oldham council's call for a local inquiry, citing the need for justice for victims of widespread child sexual exploitation across England, following similar failures...
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40% Bias Score
INTERPOL advocates for "romance baiting" terminology change in online investment fraud
INTERPOL is urging a change from the term "pig butchering" to "romance baiting" to describe online investment fraud, arguing that the former is victim-blaming and hinders reporting, while the latter accurately reflects the criminals' sophisticated emotional manipulation and empowers victims.
INTERPOL advocates for "romance baiting" terminology change in online investment fraud
INTERPOL is urging a change from the term "pig butchering" to "romance baiting" to describe online investment fraud, arguing that the former is victim-blaming and hinders reporting, while the latter accurately reflects the criminals' sophisticated emotional manipulation and empowers victims.
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52% Bias Score
Barendrecht Sex Abuse Case: Parents Face Disclosure Dilemma, CSG Offers Support
Parents of children potentially affected by the Barendrecht sex abuse case face the difficult decision of whether to disclose the abuse, with the Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG) in Rotterdam offering support and guidance to families dealing with child sexual abuse; approximately 200 children from the ...
Barendrecht Sex Abuse Case: Parents Face Disclosure Dilemma, CSG Offers Support
Parents of children potentially affected by the Barendrecht sex abuse case face the difficult decision of whether to disclose the abuse, with the Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG) in Rotterdam offering support and guidance to families dealing with child sexual abuse; approximately 200 children from the ...
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28% Bias Score
Spain Creates New Police Protocol to Improve Handling of Domestic Violence Cases
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior introduced a new police protocol for handling domestic violence cases, focusing on victim support, risk assessment, and access to specialized resources to improve victim safety and reporting, addressing recent criticisms of judicial handling of such cases.
Spain Creates New Police Protocol to Improve Handling of Domestic Violence Cases
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior introduced a new police protocol for handling domestic violence cases, focusing on victim support, risk assessment, and access to specialized resources to improve victim safety and reporting, addressing recent criticisms of judicial handling of such cases.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Domestic Violence Reporting System Fails Victims
A social psychologist in Greece accompanied a friend to report domestic abuse, witnessing firsthand the inadequate support and insensitive handling by police, revealing systemic issues within the Anti-Domestic Violence Department.
Greek Domestic Violence Reporting System Fails Victims
A social psychologist in Greece accompanied a friend to report domestic abuse, witnessing firsthand the inadequate support and insensitive handling by police, revealing systemic issues within the Anti-Domestic Violence Department.
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52% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Six Dead, Hundreds Injured, Extensive Victim Support Underway
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20th, killing six and injuring nearly 300; the incident has triggered a large-scale victim support operation, addressing both immediate needs and long-term psychological trauma.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Six Dead, Hundreds Injured, Extensive Victim Support Underway
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20th, killing six and injuring nearly 300; the incident has triggered a large-scale victim support operation, addressing both immediate needs and long-term psychological trauma.
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16% Bias Score
Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Record Highs
Between April and June, English and Welsh police closed 452,517 investigations without identifying suspects in crimes with individual victims, a 45% closure rate, up from 40.2% the previous year, leaving victims feeling ignored and potentially contributing to a crisis in the criminal justice system.
Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Record Highs
Between April and June, English and Welsh police closed 452,517 investigations without identifying suspects in crimes with individual victims, a 45% closure rate, up from 40.2% the previous year, leaving victims feeling ignored and potentially contributing to a crisis in the criminal justice system.
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48% Bias Score
Foundation Honors Idaho Murder Victims, Addresses Campus Safety
Madison Mogen's mother is establishing the Made With Kindness foundation to honor her daughter and three other University of Idaho students killed in November 2022, offering scholarships, grief support, and campus safety awareness programs while the accused's trial is pending.
Foundation Honors Idaho Murder Victims, Addresses Campus Safety
Madison Mogen's mother is establishing the Made With Kindness foundation to honor her daughter and three other University of Idaho students killed in November 2022, offering scholarships, grief support, and campus safety awareness programs while the accused's trial is pending.
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44% Bias Score
French Woman's Case Spotlights Need for Systemic Change in Sexual Assault Cases
Gisèle Pelicot, a 71-year-old French woman, is receiving international recognition for her courage in pursuing legal action against her husband and others who drugged and repeatedly raped her over many years; her case highlights the need for significant improvements in how victims of sexual assault ...
French Woman's Case Spotlights Need for Systemic Change in Sexual Assault Cases
Gisèle Pelicot, a 71-year-old French woman, is receiving international recognition for her courage in pursuing legal action against her husband and others who drugged and repeatedly raped her over many years; her case highlights the need for significant improvements in how victims of sexual assault ...
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28% Bias Score