For a rape survivor, it's often said that a second rape happens in court. Blaming the survivors for the horrific crime they faced is commonplace in many countries, and a new report in the UK shed further light on this disturbing trend.

Blaming rape survivors is commonplace in UK, with questions on what they were wearing, drinking: Study

A former preschool teacher has been handed a 28-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of more than 200 sexual offences against children, in a case which has led to widespread uproar in Taiwan.

Teacher gets 28 years of imprisonment for more than 200 sexual offences against children in Taiwan

UK MPs arrested on suspicion of serious sexual or violent offences could be barred from attending parliament after lawmakers changed the rules in a narrow vote late on Monday.

UK MPs arrested for sexual offences face parliament ban

Nearly two months after the Northern Ireland's government resumed post a 24-month lull and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) concerns regarding post-Brexit trade arrangements, the party's leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been suspended from his position after being charged with sexual offences.

Weeks after Northern Ireland govt resumes, DUP's Sir Jeffrey Donaldson suspended amid sexual offence charges

BBC comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli was arrested on Wednesday over charges of committing 'non-recent' sexual offences. the 54-year-old, who is the father of two children and single after getting a divorce from Shamila Singh in 2009, was later released from custody.

BBC comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli arrested for committing 'non-recent' sexual offences

According to a new study, there is a gap between how individuals anticipate they would react if sexually harassed and how those who have experienced it respond. The study by the University of Exeter, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and published in Psychology of Women Quarterly, discovered that seeking justice by coming forward is just one of the needs people who experience sexual harassment consider after the event, with other needs, including those for safety, instead rated as more important.

Study shows why sexual assault victims hesitate to come forward immediately

In a fresh scandal for Boris government, a Tory MP has been accused of sexual offences. However, the name of the accused has not been disclosed so far.

Unnamed Tory MP accused of rape: Pressure on conservatives to name the MP

In a fresh scandal for Boris government, a Tory MP is said to be in police custody after being accused of sexual offences. However, the name of the accused has not been disclosed so far.

Tory MP in police custody: Fresh scandal for Boris government

The Supreme Court Monday sought the Centre's reply on a PIL seeking equal protection in law to transgender people on the grounds that there was no penal provision which protects them from offences of sexual assault.

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on PIL for equal protection of law to transgenders in sexual offences

Magistrate Belinda Wallington handed down her decision that Pell's case will proceed to trial in a Melbourne court, following a month-long pre-trial hearing

Australian court orders Vatican treasurer Pell to stand trial over historical sexual offences

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