September, 2022

The danger of a nuclear nightmare

The danger of a nuclear nightmare Fr. Shay Cullen 03 September 2022  The development of nuclear technology to power electricity generation was hailed as a triumph of modern technology. We can never forget and not be on our guard from the history that nuclear power was first used in the atom bomb that wiped out […]

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Magsaysay awards Asians working for poor, environment

Magsaysay awards Asians working for poor, environment Four people working for the Asian poor and the environment have been selected for this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award, dubbed the “Asian Nobel Prize.”   The Ramon Magsaysay Foundation announced the names of the winners on Aug. 31. The foundation said this year’s winners “have shown moral courage and […]

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Why do so few rape cases go to court?

There has been a “completely unacceptable” collapse in rape prosecutions in England and Wales despite a record number of cases, MPs say. The Home Affairs Committee has called for more funding for prosecutions and better support for rape victims What do the figures show? Police in England and Wales recorded 67,125 rape offences in the […]

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Rape offences at highest recorded level

Rape offences at highest recorded level Police in England and Wales have recorded the highest number of rapes and sexual offences in 20 years. Forces recorded 194,683 sexual offences in 2021-22, including 70,330 rapes, the highest number since records began in 2002/03. It comes as high profile cases and campaigns have been in the public […]

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Girl raped aged 13 faces three-year wait for trial

Girl raped aged 13 faces three-year wait for trial The father of a girl who was raped aged 13 and has been waiting two years for her case to be heard, has spoken about the devastating impact of court delays. The girl now faces a further delay of nine months after a suitable judge could […]

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