Topic: Rape Case
In landmark ruling, Supreme Court clarifies when rape is committed
April 5, 2024 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
In landmark ruling, Supreme Court clarifies when rape is committed MANILA, Philippines – In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) clarified when the crime of rape is considered committed through penile penetration. The High Court, in a 40-page decision penned by Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, affirmed the conviction of a certain Efren Agao […]
Read More...Rape offences at highest recorded level
September 1, 2022 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
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 […]
Read More...Girl raped aged 13 faces three-year wait for trial
September 1, 2022 · By Sinead Heekin & Vibeke Venema, BBC News for www.bbc.com
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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