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An Interview with a Specialist Sexual Offences Barrister

An Interview with Berenice Mulvanny by Rebecca Astill *T/W // R*pe & Assault: This piece talks openly about details that may be triggering for survivors.* What inspired you to prosecute and defend sexual abuse cases? This question isnÔÇÖt a particularly easy one to answer. Many barristers, including myself, if theyÔÇÖre being completely honest would say that the reason is for the renumeration. The more serious … Continue reading An Interview with a Specialist Sexual Offences Barrister

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The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein

Trigger Warning: This content contains information and reference to sexual assault and rape. If you or someone you know is affected by the issues discussed, the Survivors Trust offers support to the victims and survivors of sexual assault. Call 08088 010818 By Sarah Harris On February 24th, after a long and complicated legal battle, the once movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, was finally found guilty and … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein

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“She was asking for it”

Poppy Jennings *Trigger warning ÔÇô this article discusses rape and sexual violence*   A 17-year-old girl ÔÇô and I cannot stress the word girl┬áenough ÔÇô had her own underwear held up in court last week after being raped. Her rapist, a 27-year-old man, was acquitted because the court decided that because she was wearing a thong, she was already ÔÇÿopen to sexÔÇÖ. So, yet again, … Continue reading “She was asking for it”

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