Podcasts about sexual offences

Dr Lesley Ann Foster, founder and executive director of Masimanyane Women’s Rights International, joins John Maytham to unpack the Justice Department’s plan to open South Africa’s National Register for Sex Offenders to the public. The move, announced by Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, aims to curb repeat offences and bolster the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A significant number of South African school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 have been flagged for criminal activity, including violent and sexual offence. This is according to to a report from background screening provider TPN. The report, which reviewed thousands of educators, coaches, administrative workers and grounds staff across SA schools, showed that one in 34 had a criminal record. Education experts warn the problem remains deeply entrenched and dangerous. FSakina Kamwendo spoke to Ashleigh Laurent who is the Legal Council at TPN; which is a a background screening provider.

South Africa's Soaring Sexual Offences: Criminologist Warns of Deep-Rooted Systemic Crisis by Radio Islam

Drawing on over 30 years' experience, Patrick argues that we need to find a new way to understand, investigate and talk about sexual crimes. He forces us all to question our own prejudices and assumptions – about both victims and perpetrators – and to question the social, criminal and judicial systems that mean that so few of these crimes ever end in convictions. 

Detective Sergeant from the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team at Victoria Police, Simon Garner, joined Jacqui Felgate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Thabo Shole-Mashao in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Matilda Lasseko-Phooko, the manager for the WomeN's Rights Unit at The Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria about changes to the sexual offences and related matters act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claire Brock speaks to Neale Richmond TD, Matt Carthy TD, Mick Barry TD, Órla Ryan, Zara King, Aoife Willis, Paul Hoyne and Alan O'Reilly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Liberal MP Rory Amon quit the party this afternoon after he was charged by police over alleged child sexual offences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke and Reverend Jim have an important discussion with IJM CEO David Braga about the rising concern of reported sexual offences in the Philippines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent, joins The Last Word to discuss the second sentencing of the taxi driver Raymond Shorten. In June, Shorten was found guilty of raping two female passengers in the back of his cab in 2022.To hear the full discussion press the 'Play' button on this page.

Summary Labels can stick to people for life and seriously restrict  their opportunities for change, improvement and reparation. Those who are sentenced for committing sexual offences will find themselves the most despised in society, the target for everyone's hatred and scorn. Unable to get employment or accommodation. Yet how are they to move on from their terrible acts? The Safer Living Foundation is a charity that provides support for individuals with sexual convictions or problematic sexual behaviors. They offer circles of support and accountability, where volunteers meet with individuals who have been convicted of sexual offenses to provide support and help with reintegration into society. The foundation also runs the Safer Living Centre, which offers a safe space for individuals with sexual convictions to receive support and assistance. The center provides a range of services, including prevention programs for individuals concerned about their sexual thoughts or behaviors. The foundation faces challenges in keeping the location of the center confidential and managing public perception of individuals with sexual convictions. Dave Potter discusses the impact and activities of the Safer Living Foundation, a charity that works with individuals who have committed sexual offenses. He highlights the need for support and rehabilitation rather than punishment, and emphasizes the importance of treating these individuals with dignity and respect. The charity offers various projects and activities, including cooking sessions, discussion groups, games clubs, mindfulness sessions, art classes, and more. The aim is to help individuals develop life skills, improve self-esteem, and reintegrate into society. The Safer Living Foundation has had a significant impact on reducing recidivism rates for sexual offenses. However, there is still a stigma associated with this work, and the media often perpetuates negative stereotypes. Dave emphasizes the need for society to change its perception and provide support for individuals with sexual convictions. He also discusses the challenges faced by staff in maintaining a compassionate approach and the importance of self-care.

Lee-Anne Germanos Manuel, a human rights lawyer and the author of a comprehensive article on the subject, joins John Maytham on the Afternoon Drive show. She will provide insights into how this shift could impact the justice system and society's understanding of consent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The circumstances under which taxi licences are revoked and suspended urgently need to be clarified. That's the call from a Social Democrats motion set to be debated in the Dáil tomorrow.Holly Cairns, Leader of the Social Democrats and Aisling Dunne Bolt's Head of Public Policy for Ireland join Mandy Johnston to discuss.

Our Northern Editor Vincent Kearney reports.

Conor MacAuley, RTÉ's Northern Correspondent

Gymnastic officials say they are taking steps to ensure children are protected from sexual predators like Blenheim coach Gregory Pask, who has been sentenced to almost 16 years in prison for 250 sexual offences against young girls in his care over the last decade. Reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann.

Reports British police have interviewed comedian Russell Brand about alleged sexual offences. The Sunday Times and BBC claim the 48 year old was grilled at a London police station last week. Metropolitan Police say a man in his 40s attended a south London police station, under caution, in relation to three non-recent sexual offences. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says it's likely authorities will press further with investigations into Brand's alleged offences. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this episode is The Hon Anthony North KC. Tony has been involved in some of the largest cases in Australian history as both a barrister and a judge, including the pilots strike in the late 1980's, the Patricks waterfront dispute, the Tampa Affair and multiple native title cases. He is currently the chair of the Victorian Law Reform Commission, working on many fascinating projects, including the incredibly important work of Improving the Response of the Justice System to Sexual Offences. www.greenslist.com.au/podcast

He faces accusations of sexual assaults and rape between 2006 and 2013 which he denies

In this episode of Criminal Justice Matters Kirsty Brimelow KC, chair of the  Criminal Bar Association of England and Wales talks to Mary Prior KC about her work prosecuting rape and serious sexual offences.Kirsty and Mary discuss and dispel many of the myths around this difficult and high profile area of the criminal law. They discuss the legal process from investigation, arrest, charge to trial and the multiple reasons why so many complaints of rape or serious sexual assault never reach a courtroom.Criminal Justice Matters is produced by Adam Batstone Media & Communications Find out more about the CBA from the website Criminal Bar Association or follow the CBA on Twitter @TheCriminalBar

Julian Druker, Correspondent with Channel 5 News in the UK, looks ahead to the London trial of Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey, who is accused of several sexual offences.

Belinda is a Professor of Forensic Psychology. She is Research Director of the Centre of Crime, Offending, Prevention and Engagement (COPE), and part of the Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit a at Nottingham Trent University. Working with people with lived experience, she seeks to make a difference in the world by designing and undertaking mixed-method research to inform and provide evidence-based practice and policy. Her primary field is sexual offending, but she also has a particular interest in life after prison and the reintegration of people into the community. Belinda's primary area of research interest is sexual offending but she's also been very committed to exploring what life is like for people after they leave prison and how they re-integrate.  She is co-founder and previously a trustee of the Safer Living Foundation, a charity set up in 2014 to prevent further sexual offences. The charity won the Robin Corbett Award for prisoner rehabilitation in 2015 and  was awarded the Third Sector Charity of the Year in 2019.

Sexual offences lawyer on how to avoid the risk of 'sextortion'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I speak with Peta, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has had extensive training and experience working in the areas of sexual assault, family violence, mental health and trauma.  Peta currently runs a private practice providing evidence-based trauma therapy as well as delivering training on managing sexual disclosures and regulating the nervous system.   Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode:  Child FIRST Victoria - https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/child-first-and-family-services Dr Gabor Maté - https://drgabormate.com/ PASDS program - https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/parenting-assessment-and-skill-development-service South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault - https://www.secasa.org.au/ Sexual Offences and Child-abuse Investigation Team - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/sexual-offences Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault - https://www.easternhealth.org.au/services/item/174-eastern-centre-against-sexual-assault-ecasa Dr Bruce Perry - https://www.bdperry.com/ Dr Stephen Porges - https://www.stephenporges.com/ Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/ Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain - https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain/ Peta's business, Breath Counselling - https://www.breathcounselling.com.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10mPhDm-uRElfYPh2j9AfYlUq0NvWk5dUf6hbil9Z_5g/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/message

MORE than 1000 children were allegedly victims of sexual offences on school grounds last year, a massive 55 per cent increase on the previous 12 months but “just the tip of the iceberg” according to a sexual assault expert. SIX women have been awarded millions in compensation after a dodgy doctor botched their breast augmentation surgeries – but they are unlikely to ever see a cent.THE number of people in Australia claiming to be refugees each month has almost tripled in the past year, with 400 new asylum seekers being added each week.SIX years after a man was shot dead in front of families at a busy Sydney playground, a coroner has ordered the investigation be looked at under the “fresh eyes” of the unsolved homicide squad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activist and founder of the Callas Foundation, Caroline Peters, is challenging a law that prohibits publicly naming an accused charged with rape or other sexual offences before they have pleaded in court. Peters wants the relevant section of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA) declared unconstitutional and invalid. She has filed her application in the Western Cape High Court against the Minister of Justice and Correctional services. Elvis Presslin spoke to Caroline Peters on what necessitated the initiative.

Ottawa's plan to tackle sexual misconduct within Canada's armed forces has been met with skepticism. Matt Galloway talks to Minister of National Defense Anita Anand, and Sté​fanie von Hlatky, the Canada Research Chair on Gender, Security and the Armed Forces.

Diane is a former probation officer, a social worker and a psychotherapist.  She now works independently in a variety of roles offering therapy, consultation, professional supervision, quality assurance and training for individuals and organisations.  She is a Trustee for Circles South West.  Diane also offers support to other practitioners working in the area of risk assessment and management. A Practical Guide to Working with Sex Offenders by Diane Wills and Andrew Wills https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Diane-Wills/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ADiane+Wills  

Police Minister Bheki Cele said on Wednesday that a double-digit percentage increase for murder, attempted murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm against women was recorded. The quarterly crime statistics reflected crimes that were reported to the South African Police Service (Saps) between July 1 and September 30. “As we edge closer to commemorating the commencement of the global 16 days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign on November 25, the reality is women continue to be victims of violent crimes in South Africa,” he said. Over 13 000 women were victims of assault with intend to cause grievous bodily harm between July and September. 1 277 women were victims of attempted murder and 989 women were murdered during this reporting period. Cele said the rate at which women are abused, violated and killed in the country remains worrying and unacceptable. Many are killed by people they know, love and trust, he said. He explained that the crime statistics also highlighted that communities continue to fail to protect some of the most vulnerable in society, such as children. He said it was shocking that in just six months 558 children were killed in the country, with 1 895 assault to cause grievous bodily harm cases. Cele said last month the kidnapping, rape and brutal murder of four-year old Bokgabo Poo shocked the nation and world at large. Over 10 000 rape cases were opened with the Saps, with 1 651 of the rape incidents occurring at public places and 5 083 of the incidents happening at the residence of the victims, while 69 people were raped at abandoned buildings. Cele highlighted that 4 375 perpetrators of crimes committed against women and children were arrested by the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit with 410 rapists traced and arrested, 68 of them having been sentenced to life behind bars. “While the overview of these crime statistics may be disheartening at face value, they should not make us lose confidence in our endeavour to fight crime. The rule of law must stand firm in South Africa,” he said. He said the crime figures are a management tool to guide the Saps and streamline policing operations, by shifting resources to where they were needed most. He added that the Saps must continue to sharpen its response to crime including arresting some members of the Saps who choose to work against the law.

VVD The obligation to report sexual offences

Police minister Bheki Cele delivered the crime statistics for the first quarter — April to June 2022 — of the 2022/2023 financial year. In this period sexual offences decreased, while murder remained high. According to Cele, violent crimes against women and children were at alarmingly high and unacceptable levels.

When the body of Child Protection & Sexual Offences investigator Captain Anna-Marie Potgieter is discovered her colleagues arrest a man, believed to be her killer, within 48 hours. True justice for this committed police officer, however, may still be an elusive dream (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

When the body of Child Protection & Sexual Offences investigator Captain Anna-Marie Potgieter is discovered her colleagues arrest a man, believed to be her killer, within 48 hours. True justice for this committed police officer, however, may still be an elusive dream (24-hr trauma helpline 082-821-3447) (Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesa) (Support the show on PayPal https://www.paypal.me/truecrimesa)

Crime down but sexual offences up, finding homes for new teachers, Manx independence, better Tynwald Day internet, EasyJet boss goes & two giant wind farms get closer. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #news

They call it "the knock" - when the police are at the door and demand to take away laptops and phones to search for evidence of images of child sexual abuse. Our reporter Jo Morris talks to "Emma" (not her real name) about the moment her life was turned upside down when her then husband was accused of looking at indecent images of children. She felt isolated and wasn't given any support to explain to her children about what was happening, once social services had made sure that the children hadn't been directly harmed by their father. She told her younger children that their father's computer had been taken away because it was broken - and was more open with the older children about what he'd done. The family moved house and changed their name once vigilantes became aware of the case and her oldest child had suicidal thoughts and was hospitalised. Emma eventually got support from the charity Children Heard and Seen, which offers face-to-face support to children in Oxford and Birmingham and online support to families across the country. Sarah Burrows and James Otley explain how their online groups and mentoring help to support families like Emma's. The Ministry of Justice say that there is help for children who are victims of crime, but a victim is defined as someone who is directly affected by a criminal offence, so families of offenders are not deemed to be victims of crime. There are no plans to change this as it could result in victims of crime receiving less support. Robin Dunbar examines the psychology of religion in his new book How Religion Evolved and Why It Endures. The Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford believes that the number 150 which he popularised as the "optimum" number for successful social groups also plays a significant role in religious gatherings. He explains how the bonds created by religion offer benefits to individuals and communities. Our studio guest Professor Catherine Loveday from the University of Westminster offers ideas on how to avoid doomscrolling, when the news feels overwhelming and whether professional or amateur musicians are more at risk of developing anxiety and depression. Producer: Paula McGrath Made in partnership with the Open University

In this video today, we will be giving you a list of top footballers who have been accused of sexual offences at one time or another. Some of them have not been proven guilty yet, some have been cleared of the allegations, and some were actually found guilty and sentenced. But before we get into the podcast, we have to say that Goal 90 completely condemns any form of sexual abuse or harassment. And we hope that victims actually get the help they need to overcome the trauma sexual assault can cause while the perpetrators face the full wrath of the law.

Once again, a church is being rocked by allegations of sexual abuse — this time, it's the powerful American Southern Baptists. Hundreds of cases of abuse that have now lasted for decades, and a shocking cover up.

Once again, a church is being rocked by allegations of sexual abuse — this time, it's the powerful American Southern Baptists. Hundreds of cases of abuse that have now lasted for decades, and a shocking cover up.

In January, Diane Schaefers launched a petition for a revision of the criminal code on sexual offences which to date collected 4.586 signatures exceeding the minimum number to necessary to provoke a debate in the Chamber. Diane Schaefers is educationist in the psychotherapy practice lead by Kashayar Pazooki in Luxembourg, both were our guests in the studio.

In November the VLRC published an eagerly awaited report with 91 recommendations to reform how the justice system responds to sexual offences in Victoria. Gemma and Nick talk to the Chair of the VLRC, Tony North QC and team leader Jacinth Pathmanathan about reforms to criminal trials, restorative justice, affirmative consent, and how to make reporting easier.  Transcript of this episode

Today, I will talk about the case of Attorney General for India v. Satish & Another, Criminal Appeal No. 1410 of 2021, wherein the Hon'ble Supreme Court discussed the requirement of ‘skin to skin' contact of the victim and the accused to attract Section 7 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 that provides for the definition of ‘sexual assault' (in short, “POCSO”).To know more about it, please visit https://www.desikanoon.co.in/2021/11/sexual-assault-pocso-and-skin-to-skin.htmlTelegram: https://t.me/Legal_Talks_by_DesiKanoonYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmVCFV7-Kfo_6S42kPhz2wApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-talks-by-desikanoon/id1510617120Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KdnziPc4I73VfEcFJa59X?si=vYgrOEraQD-NjcoXA2a7Lg&dl_branch=1&nd=1Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS84ZTZTcGREcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiuz4ifzpLxAhVklGMGHb4HAdwQ9sEGegQIARADAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4b89fb71-1836-414e-86f6-1116324dd7bc/Legal-Talks-by-Desikanoon Please subscribe and follow us on YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram and Facebook. Credits: Music by Wataboi from Pixabay Thank you for listening!

Heavy, heavy topics this week, as we dissect the timeline of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and ask: how did the country get back to this situation, 20 years after 9/11? Also, about a year after the story first broke, the sordid details of the allegations against YouTuber Dee Kosh are finally revealed, and it goes way deeper than expected. PLUS, Haresh directly addresses recent criticism of him as “inauthentic”!! Find us here! Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes Our YouTube channel to see our FACES! SUPPORT us by listening/rating our Audible audio pilot, Life Exchange: https://www.audible.com/pd/Life-Exchange-Podcast/B094L5W823 US Withdrawal from Afghanistan Timeline of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan - FactCheck.org U.S. left Afghan airfield at night, didn't tell new commander How will the Taleban's comeback in Afghanistan affect Singapore and the region? Lee Kuan Yew on Afghanistan in 2009: Trying to make a country out of Afghanistan is a distraction How you can help Afghanistan's refugees, women, and children in crisis Dee Kosh Charged Former DJ Dee Kosh charged with sexually exploiting young person and other sex-related offences One Shiok Comment Comment by hotgarbagecomics Comment by spiderman015 One Shiok Thing London Grammar - Hey Now (Live) Power Rangers x TMNT

Daniel, Philip and their special guest Harmonie talk about the recently passed Sexual Offences Bill, particularly how one of the clauses rejected in the bill- "withdrawing consent during the sexual act," would have been effective.

'But does the penalty match the crime?'- Daniel, Phillip and Harmonie discuss consent and the jail term penalty for prostitution.

Chris starts his guide to J.R. and relates it to a case under the Sexual Offences 2003 Act in front of the Mags. Plus, Alex is loving his new found Tory-ness.

TW: Sexual assault, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this episode of Voices of Academia, Emily chats with recently-minted Dr. (!!) Jessica Marshall, who touches on taking time off her Ph.D. and the support she received from personal relationships, therapy, and publicly available systems after she experienced sexual assault. Jess opened up previously, in episode 6, about the friendship, partner, family, and identity losses she experienced during her Ph.D. Key topics/resources: Australia – low-income concession card – medicare rebates on psychologist Employee Assistance Program Sexual assault resources – Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT), Sexual Offences and Child abuses Investigation Teams (SOCIT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for PTSD Avoiding Re-traumatisation The process of taking intermission from a PhD Mental Health First Aid course Barriers to therapy What personal/professional supports did well/badly Mindful self-care Osher Günsberg – book and podcast. ‘Back after the break' really helped Jess when she felt lost. Jess founded a science party business during her Ph.D., switching to developing merch during Melbourne's epic COVID lockdown - My Mini Scientist Jess doesn't have Twitter but you can follow her on Instagram The full transcript of the podcast is available here For mental health support, please contact your GP or use the appropriate support for your country at https://checkpointorg.com/global/ If you're interested in being interviewed, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit this brief form. You can find out more about Voices of Academia & other personal stories at @academicvoices or our website. If you feel there are additional content/trigger warnings you would like us to add to our database, please contact us! Recorded 23/10/2020. Sound: Mindset by Ketsa is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, available through Free Music Archive.

Crystal Newman and Rayan Nathan Atulik speak on the Sexual Offences Bill that was recently passed by lawmakers.

Uganda's parliament has passed a sweeping law on sexual offences, repealing some of the provisions in the decades-old criminal law. Parents of dozens of students abducted from a forestry college in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna have been protesting outside the country’s parliament. And as insecurity in eastern DRC reaches a concerning new level, we hear from a journalist in the region.

27-year-old Alison Botha thought December 18th, 1994 was going to be just like every other day. Except this day would turn out to be the most traumatic day of her life. She was abducted near her South African home, raped, stabbed, disemboweled, and nearly decapitated by two men, who left her for dead. Incredibly, she saved her own life and was able to get help. Alison beat the odds and survived a heinous attack. Her two attackers are now behind bars for their brutal crimes against women. TW: rape, sexual assault, violent crime Petition to sign against the release of Alison's attackers https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/petition-against-the-release-of-alison-bothas-attackers.html Sexual Assault Helpline https://www.rainn.org/resources Sources “Author of I Have Life, Survivor and Inspirational Speaker.” Alison, www.alison.co.za/assets/content-page.php?id=news. “Biography of Alison Botha.” ZAR.co.za - Biography of Alison Botha, zar.co.za/alison.htm. Check, Reality. “South Africa Crime: Police Figures Show Rising Murder and Sexual Offences.” BBC News, BBC, 12 Sept. 2019, www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49673944. Groot, Sue de. “Abducted, Raped, Stabbed and Left for Dead: Alison Botha's Incredible Story of Survival Remains Relevant.” TimesLIVE, Sunday Times, 13 Dec. 2018, www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/books/non-fiction/2018-12-13-abducted-raped-stabbed-and-left-for-dead-alison-bothas-incredible-story-of-survival-now-a-film2/. Reddy, Tash. “Alison Has Life - and She Truly Cherishes It.” IOL, IOL | News That Connects South Africans, 2 Dec. 2006, www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/alison-has-life-and-she-truly-cherishes-it-305843. Staff. “South Africa Crime Stats 2020: Everything You Need to Know.” BusinessTech, 31 July 2020, businesstech.co.za/news/government/421424/south-africa-crime-stats-2020-everything-you-need-to-know/#:~:text=Murders%20in%20South%20Africa%20remain,35.8%20people%20per%20100%2C000%20population. Thamm, Marianne, and Alison Botha. I HAVE LIFE: Alison's Journey. PENGUIN RANDOM House SOUT, 2018. “U.S. Department of State: South Africa.” South Africa Travel Advisory, U.S. Department of State, 20 Apr. 2021, travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/south-africa-travel-advisory.html. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melancholiapodcast/support

Quả là một tháng với nhiều rối rắm đau thương đối với phụ nữ trong Quốc hội và với tất cả nạn nhân, cũng như những người sống sót sau các vụ lạm dụng tình dục. Toà nhà Quốc Hội bị rung chuyển sau khi một cáo giác khác về hành vi sai trái tình dục, với việc Thủ tướng quyết định thực hiện một đường lối tiếp cận tình cảm hơn, để giải quyết các vấn đề. Lao động và Đảng xanh kêu gọi hành động, sau khi một nhân viên của Liên Đảng bị sa thải.

Parliament House has been rocked by another allegation of sexual misconduct, with the Prime Minister deciding to take a more emotional approach to solving the issues.

David Cronin and Natalie Kaye review the changes to the law for sexual offences involving child and cognitively impaired complainants including an outline of changes, indictable matters, S198A applications, ground rules hearings, intermediaries and giving evidence by child or cognitively impaired complainants. 

La mexicana nunca imaginó que después de unas semanas en su nuevo trabajo terminaría en el departamento de policía denunciando una presunta agresión sexual por parte del dueño de la empresa.

Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hopes a report into sexual misconduct and exploitation within the South African National Defence Force will finally bring an end to sexual abuse in the force. The ministerial task team which looked into the reporting ,management, and finalisation of sexual harassment and sexual abuse cases in the force has finally handed over the report to the Minister after its appointment in late 2019. This follows numerous complaints of sexual abuse and exploitation in the force over the years. The report, which is yet to be made public, found penalties imposed on perpetrators were insufficient and that the environment was not victim friendly.

Bivša zaposlenica Liberalne stranke Brittany Higgins odlučila je uložiti formalnu prijavu policiji navodeći da ju je u zgradi parlamenta u Canberri silovao kolega. Higgins je u tom trenutku radila za ministricu obrane Lindu Reynolds koja je jučer objavila da odlazi na bolovanje, i nalazi se, kako je rečeno, iz predostrožnosti, u bolnici u Canberri.

Minister Linda Reynolds - under intense pressure since Brittany Higgins went public - cancels speaking engagement, goes to hospital as a precaution.

'Whole Story' - Dr Patrick Tidmarsh This was a live online interview with Dr Patrick Tidmarsh, who has been working with sexual offenders, investigations and the police for about 30 years.   We discuss his 'Whole Story' approach to investigating sexual offences, and why it is better for victims, for investigators, and why it gets a lot more evidence in the case than the usual approaches.   Also, do you know how many sexual assault allegations are false? The answer may surprise you! Read about it here: https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801210387747   Some research by Suzanne Blackwell which is mentioned: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Suzanne-Blackwell-2065514463   Another article recommended: Lawyers' Strategies for Cross-examining Rape Complainants: Have We Moved Beyond the 1950s? Sarah Zydervelt, Rachel Zajac, Andy Kaladelfos, Nina Westera; The British Journal of Criminology, Volume 57, Issue 3, 1 May 2017, Pages 551–569, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azw023   Patrick also recommends Judith Herman's book on Trauma & Recovery   To download the full transcript of this and any other video on here, join the email list to using the form on www.PoliceScienceDr.com.   The book link is an affiliate link, which means that if you bought the book through that link, whilst you pay the same price  & the author gets the same price, I would get a small commission from Amazon for putting the two of you together

आज बात करेंगे बॉम्बे हाईकोर्ट के एक अटपटे से आदेश की. आदेश में कहा गया है कि किसी नाबालिग के ब्रेस्ट को बिना ‘स्किन टू स्किन’ कॉन्टैक्ट के छूना POCSO यानि Protection of Children from Sexual Offences एक्ट के तहत सेक्सुअल असॉल्ट की श्रेणी में नहीं आएगा. हाईकोर्ट की नागपुर बेंच की जज पुष्पा गनेडीवाला ने आदेश में कहा है कि किसी भी छेड़छाड़ की घटना को यौन शोषण की श्रेणी में रखने के लिए घटना में ‘यौन इरादे से किया गया स्किन टू स्किन कॉन्टैक्ट’ होना चाहिए.  इस मामले में कानून की पेचीदगियों पर बात करेंगे क्विंट के लीगल एडिटर वकाशा सचदेव से.  साथ ही पॉक्सो कोर्ट्स में प्रैक्टिस करने वाली वकील सीमा मिश्रा से जानेंगे कि अब इस केस में आगे क्या हो सकता है.

Guest : Bronwyn Pithey | Advocate at Women's Legal Centre President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into a law a new bill. The Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill lifts the prescription that after a particular period of time a victim cannot institute a civil claim or a criminal prosecution. Previously, certain sexual offences were prescribed, which meant alleged perpetrators could not be prosecuted after 20 years from the time the alleged offence occurred. Now all sexual offences will be excluded from the 20-year time limit. Bronwin Pithey is an advocate at the Women's Legal Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensic psychologist Belinda Winder, who founded and heads the Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit at Nottingham Trent University, wants society to understand one key aspect about pedophilia. “Many people understand pedophilia to be both a sexual attraction to children but also the act of committing abuse against children,” she explains to interviewer David Edmonds in this Social Science Bites podcast. “And that’s wrong.” Those are two different things, she continues. “Pedophilia is sexual attraction – enduring and sustained sexual attraction. Not something that someone wakes up with one day, but something that people have come to realize, sometimes over many months, that they have a sexual attraction, maybe a sexual preference, for pre-pubescent children.” Of course sexual abuse against children does occur, and Winder explains that’s not pedophilia but pedophilic disorder, “where someone acts on their interests.” The disorder also covers the significant mental difficulty, such as guilt or embarrassment, that having this attraction may cause. (And it’s worth noting that Winder reports that more than half of the people convicted of committing sexual abuse against pre-pubescent children are not pedophilic.) Winder’s research, conducted in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, shows this distinction between urge and action matters greatly for addressing pedophilia. This is especially true in an environment where its merest whiff results in instant condemnation – and where the angry ornaments of that condemnation serve none of the victims of pedophilic disorder, whether the children or the offender. “Until we as a society can see there is a difference between a sexual preference for children which we cannot change and cannot do anything about and we did not choose, versus committing sex abuse against a child — which absolutely people should take responsibility for, which they do have control over and which they can change — then I think the world is going to be quite a difficult place for anyone who wants to step forward and say, ‘This is me, what a most unfortunate sexual orientation to have.’” That awareness helps in therapies that have been shown to successfully address pedophilic disorder offenders. “It’s taking the blame for the preference and the interest from people but putting the responsibility for their behavior squarely back with the person.” Winder set up the Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit in 2007 to build upon the collaborative relationship between Nottingham Trent’s Psychology Department and the British prison Whatton, one of Europe’s largest sex offender prisons with more than 830 convicted male sex offenders housed there. She is also co-founder, trustee, vice chair and head of research and evaluation for the 6-year-old Safer Living Foundation, a charity that conducts and evaluates initiatives that help to prevent further victims of sexual crime. In this podcast Winder discusses the prevalence of pedophilia, how it can be viewed as a sexual orientation, and what responses work – and which don’t – in addressing the disorder. On the latter, Winder sees some popular responses to offenses as ineffective at best and harmful at worst.  Imprisonment, Winder says, is appropriate for the crime but does little to deal with the underpinnings of why people committed child sex offenses. But some of the programs set up to address those underpinnings, like Britain’s former Sex Offender Treatment Programme, don’t work. “[SOTP] was carefully evaluated and some of the aspects of that which really didn’t seem to work at all was the idea that we needed to encourage more empathy in people, the idea that empathy was important – if we encourage more empathy then people wouldn’t offend – that’s just too simplistic and has not been shown to work. Part of the SOTP was getting people to go through every minutiae of what they had done and the offense they had committed, and again, I think that’s more to encourage shame, and shame can be very counterproductive. If you are dwelling in a pool of shame, then it may be you feel you are beyond saving.” Exclusion also doesn’t help, which is why Winder has a special scorn for sex-offender registries, which she calls “actively ineffective." "If what you need is to connect with other people – this is what helps you not offend again in the future. … Once you’ve been brought to task for your sexual offending you are highly unlikely to commit another one. But the thing that might push you to re-offending is not having people to talk to, not having a place to stay. So really we need to allow people to resettle.”

In this episode we talk to the team working on the VLRC's current inquiry, Improving the Response of the Justice System to Sexual Offences. The topics covered include: barriers to reporting sexual offences, alternative ways of reporting, specialist courts, and restorative justice. To find out more, including how to make a submission by 23 December 2020, visit our website. If you have experienced sexual assault, or helped someone who has, please let us know what you think by responding to the online form at Engage Victoria.Presenter: Gemma Walsh. Guests: the Hon. Tony North QC, Jacinth Pathmanathan, Emma Larking.

An obscenity is any utterance or act that strongly offends the prevalent morality of the time. It is derived from the Latin obscēnus, obscaenus, "boding ill; disgusting; indecent", of uncertain etymology. The word can be used to indicate a strong moral repugnance, in expressions such as "obscene profits" or "the obscenity of war". As a legal term, it usually refers to graphic depictions of people engaged in sexual and excretory activity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/law-school/support

Indecent exposure is the deliberate public exposure by a person of a portion of their body where such exposure is contrary to local standards of appropriate behavior. The term indecent exposure is a legal expression. Social and community attitudes to the exposing of various body parts and laws covering what is referred to as indecent exposure vary significantly in different countries. It ranges from outright prohibition to prohibition of exposure of certain body parts, such as the genital area, buttocks or breasts. Decency is generally judged by the standards of the local community, which are seldom codified in specifics in law. Such standards may be based on religion, morality or tradition, or justified on the basis of "necessary to public order". Non-sexual exhibitionism or public nudity is sometimes considered indecent exposure. If sexual acts are performed, with or without an element of nudity, this can be considered gross indecency, which is usually a more serious criminal offence. In some countries, exposure of the body in breach of community standards of modesty is also considered to be public indecency. The legal and community standards of what states of undress constitute indecent exposure vary considerably and depend on the context in which the exposure takes place. These standards have also varied over time, making the definition of indecent exposure a complex topic. it is generally accepted, at least in Western countries, that a naked human body is not in itself indecent. That principle is reflected, for example, in depiction of the human form in art of various forms. Nevertheless, as a general rule, it is also commonly expected that people when they appear in a public place will be appropriately attired. Inappropriateness is viewed in context, so that, for example, what may be appropriate on a beach may be inappropriate in a street, school or workplace. Depending on the context, some degree of inappropriateness may be tolerated, and perhaps described as eccentric, but in extreme cases of inappropriateness it may be regarded as "crossing the line". Besides the social disapproval of such a state of dress, most jurisdictions have laws to "maintain social order", variously described as public nudity, indecent exposure, as an affront to public morality, public nuisance, besides others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/law-school/support

Adultery (from Latin adulterium) is extramarital sex that is considered objectionable on social, religious, moral, or legal grounds. Although the sexual activities that constitute adultery vary, as well as the social, religious, and legal consequences, the concept exists in many cultures and is similar in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. A single act of sexual intercourse is generally sufficient to constitute adultery, and a more long-term sexual relationship is sometimes referred to as an affair. Historically, many cultures considered adultery a very serious crime, some subject to severe punishment, usually for the woman and sometimes for the man, with penalties including capital punishment, mutilation, or torture. Such punishments have gradually fallen into disfavor, especially in Western countries from the 19th century. In countries where adultery is still a criminal offense, punishments range from fines to caning and even capital punishment. Since the 20th century, criminal laws against adultery have become controversial, with most Western countries decriminalizing adultery. However, even in jurisdictions that have decriminalized adultery, it may still have legal consequences, particularly in jurisdictions with fault-based divorce laws, where adultery almost always constitutes a ground for divorce and may be a factor in property settlement, the custody of children, the denial of alimony, etc. Adultery is not a ground for divorce in jurisdictions which have adopted a no-fault divorce model. International organizations have called for the decriminalization of adultery, especially in the light of several high-profile stoning cases that have occurred in some countries. The head of the United Nations expert body charged with identifying ways to eliminate laws that discriminate against women or are discriminatory to them in terms of implementation or impact, Kamala Chandrakirana, has stated that: "Adultery must not be classified as a criminal offence at all". A joint statement by the United Nations Working Group on discrimination against women in law and in practice states that: "Adultery as a criminal offence violates women's human rights". In Muslim countries that follow Sharia law for criminal justice, the punishment for adultery may be stoning. There are fifteen countries in which stoning is authorized as lawful punishment, though in recent times it has been legally carried out only in Iran and Somalia. Most countries that criminalize adultery are those where the dominant religion is Islam, and several Sub-Saharan African Christian-majority countries, but there are some notable exceptions to this rule, namely Philippines, and several U.S. states. In some jurisdictions, having sexual relations with the king's wife or the wife of his eldest son constitutes treason. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/law-school/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/law-school/support

In a video launched on social media, parliamentarian and member of Indonesia’s Prosperous Justice Party Al Muzzammil Yusuf accused the University of Indonesia’s (UI) academics of teaching new students about free sex. UI staff said his claims were defamatory. - Dalam video yang diluncurkan di media sosial, anggota DPR dari Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS) Dr Al Muzzammil Yusuf menuduh akademisi Universitas Indonesia (UI) mengajar mahasiswa baru tentang seks bebas. Staf UI mengatakan klaim tersebut adalah fitnah.

2017 ayaa la hor geeyey Baarlamaanka Hindise sharciyeedka Dambiyada jinsiga. Muran badan ka gadaal waxaa dib loogu celiyay Wasaaradda Haweenka iyo horumarinta xuquul insaanka. Bishii sibteembar ee sannadkan ayaa mar kale la hor keenay Baarlamaanka, isaga oo mar kale buuq ka abuuray bulshada dhexdeeda.Muxuu yahay sharcigan? Yaa diidan, maxaa se lagu diiddan yahay? Waxa aan […]

After launching a series of public engagements on women’s issues in a move towards greater gender equality on Sunday (Sep 20), Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam sits down with Lin Suling to talk about gender relations, the law and sexual offences, and women in the workplace. He also gives his take on whether quotas would work and responds to comments about women serving National Service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still no mention of the George Floyd bodycam footage in the Irish media; a new report suggests changes in how rape trials are carried out; the idea of "zero COVID"; and RTE asks if children are going out of fashion or if, like Hitler and Stalin, the Irish state should encourage more children. https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/0805/1157398-children-low-birth-rates-fertility/https://gript.ie/police-bodycam-footage-of-george-floyds-death-leaked/http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Review_of_Protections_for_Vulnerable_Witnesses_in%20the_Investigation_and_Prosecution_of_Sexual_Offences.pdf/Files/Review_of_Protections_for_Vulnerable_Witnesses_in%20the_Investigation_and_Prosecution_of_Sexual_Offences.pdf

Sexual assault survivors, Lavinia Kerwick, Shaneda Daly and Barrister Irene Sands discuss the O'Malley report

CEO of the DRCC Noeline Blackwell welcomes the publication of the long awaited O'Malley report which is geared towards protecting the rights of vulnerable witnesses in sexual offences cases. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Titilayo Vivour-Adeniyi: "We need to promote positive masculinity from the cradle. Statistics has shown that the boy-child who are not deliberately trained to respect women become sexual offenders in future. Nobody is born a rapist. Nobody is born an abuser. These behaviours are learnt over the years."

Titilayo Vivour-Adeniyi: "We need to promote positive masculinity from the cradle. Statistics has shown that the boy-child who are not deliberately trained to respect women become sexual offenders in future. Nobody is born a rapist. Nobody is born an abuser. These behaviours are learnt over the years."

Titilayo Vivour-Adeniyi: "We need to promote positive masculinity from the cradle. Statistics has shown that the boy-child who are not deliberately trained to respect women become sexual offenders in future. Nobody is born a rapist. Nobody is born an abuser. These behaviours are learnt over the years."

In this podcast, solicitors Caitlin Akthar and Ruth Carty discuss laws relating to sex offences. As well as an overview of common offences, they discuss reforms to the law including: the application of the law of consent to a broader range of offences – s61HE of the Crimes Act; the introduction of a defence of similar age – section 80AG of the Crimes Act; the discretion to declare a young offender is not to be included on the Child Protection Register (CPR) - 3C of the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act; and the jury warning explaining potential reasons for inconsistency in a complainant’s evidence - 293A of the Criminal Procedure Act The paper by Caitlin and Ruth, ‘Sexual Offences Against Adults and Children: A New Regime’ is available from: https://criminalcpd.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sexual-Offences-Against-Adults-and-Children-A-New-Regime-Caitlin-Akthar-and-Ruth-Cary-October-2019.pdf.’ About the speakers: Caitlin Akthar is the Solicitor in Charge of the Indictable Appeals Unit at Legal Aid NSW. She has experience in the NSW Local, Children’s, District, and Supreme Courts; the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court of Australia. She is on the New South Wales Law Society’s Criminal Law Committee, and the New South Wales Law Society’s Children’s Issues Committee. Ruth Carty is a Criminal Law Solicitor and the Summary Court’s Manager at the Coffs Harbour office of Legal Aid NSW. She has been with Legal Aid NSW since 2015 and practices in the NSW Local, Children’s and District Courts.  

Today's episode will focus on Child Rights and Responsibilities Why do you think we choose this topic? In previous episodes we learned about different laws that protect girls and boys from violence in Sierra Leone, including the Domestic Violence act and the Sexual Offences. Today we will look at the main legal protection for children, the Child Rights Act and we will learn about the wide range of rights afforded to children through this act. After this episode, you will be able to: 1. Explain what is the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child 2. List important parts of Child Rights' Act of 2007 3. Explain how rights come with responsibilities 4. Describe how to take action if your rights are not respected by adults *This podcast is created from the recordings prepared for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Radio Teaching Programme. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of Non-Formal Education, with support from UNFPA and Irish Aid.

Reynhard Sinaga has been identified this week as ‘Britain’s most prolific rapist’. He was convicted of 159 counts of sex offences including 136 rapes, against 48 male victims and will serve a minimum of 30 years in prison. Police believe there may have been up to 200 victims. According to research 1 in 6 men have been targets of rape or sexual abuse. To discuss the issue of male rape and the support available to victims, Jenni is joined by Alex Feis-Bryce, CEO of SurvivorsUK and Neil Henderson, CEO of Safeline and Chair of Male Survivors Partnership. In our series’ How Fat Feels’ back in 2018 Mellisa talked honestly to our reporter Ena Miller about why she insists on calling herself fat and how her weight shapes her life. ‘Some days I use my fat as armour, some days it’s like a shroud’ she said then. Today Mellisa joins Jenni to listen to that interview again and consider how she feels now about her body. We’ve heard of the helicopter mum. Now here comes the snowplough. That’s the term used to describe an overprotective parent who clears anything in their path in order to ensure their child’s success. But what does this behaviour do to a child? Jenni is joined by Rebecca Glover, Principal of Surbiton High School who has created a TedX Talk ‘Do Snowplough parents remove true grit?’ and Dr Angharad Rudkin, a child psychologist. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Kirsty Starkey Interviewed Guest: Alex Feis-Bryce Interviewed Guest: Neil Henderson Reporter: Ena Miller Interviewed Guest: Rebecca Glover Interviewed Guest: Dr Angharad Rudkin

Please be aware this episode includes discussion around victims of sexual offences and may not be suitable for all listeners. On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, join us as we bring you a bonus episode on the misconceptions and myths surrounding sexual offences. This week Kyla and James are joined by Laura Walton-Williams, Associate Dean for Recruitment for the school of Law, Policing and Forensics. Laura's research is predominantly in the field of biological evidence interpretation, including DNA analysis, the identification and interpretation of body fluids, blood pattern analysis and the examination of sexual offence victims. For information on support services around this subject, visit: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/student-services/off-campus-support.jsp

Jacaranda FM — Sexual offences against children increased by more than 800 cases and their murder by 29 cases during the 2018/19 financial year.

Natalie Walker supports the innocent partners and families of perpetrators of online child sex offences. She founded an organisation to provide peer support, and transform the stigma applied to secondary victims

Today: Is it the last throw of the dice for Theresa May today as she tries to gather support for her Brexit withdrawal agreement, sex workers in Ireland are less safe since the introduction of the new Sexual Offences bill, it’s been claimed and Louth councillors vote to retain election posters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What are the rules on reporting on sexual offences? Head of Standards Charlotte Urwin talks about how journalists might approach reporting, plus advises survivors on what to expect if they chose to speak to the media.

In today’s episode we're joined by Juliet Grayson, the director of StopSO (Specialist Treatment Organisation for Perpetrators and Survivors of Sexual Offences) to discuss the causes and treatment of pedophilia. We explore the origins of sexual attraction to minors in adults, what causes a pedophile to move from a sexual attraction to minors to actually committing an offence, how and why we should change public perception towards non-offending pedophiles. We discuss the importance of providing people who are attracted to children with access to treatment, what therapy for pedophilia consists of and how it can help, and why preventing the first offence is not only more ethical, but more cost effective than punishment. *** BOOKS MENTIONED *** "Landscapes of the Heart" by Juliet Grayson: https://amzn.to/2M3CsqE "Infant Losses, Adult Searches" by Glyn Hudson Allez: https://amzn.to/2LB21Dq "The Killing Woods" by Lucy Christopher: https://amzn.to/2LO32rc "Intimacy" by Hanif Kureishi: https://amzn.to/2mThVKO "Understand and Addressing Adult Sexual Attraction to Children" by Sarah Goode: https://amzn.to/2M3557L *** SUPPORT US ON PATREON *** http://patreon.com/myownworstenemy *** SOCIAL MEDIA *** Facebook: http://facebook.com/myownworstenemyorg Twitter: http://twitter.com/dannydwhittaker *** CREDITS *** Theme Music: Falling Down by Ryan Little http://youtube.com/user/TheR4C2010 Podcast Image: theshutterbug https://flic.kr/p/zuJRGE DISCLAIMER: My Own Worst Enemy is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and affiliated sites.

This week, Jane Mulcahy reports from the UCC Law Conference, where she spoke with Noeline Blackwell, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, and Tom O'Malley, member of the Irish Law Reform Commission and senior lecturer at NUIG, about consent and the Sexual Offences Act 2017 respectively.Dr Lawrence Siry, talks us through his fascinating career as a public defender in New York, and Professor Owen McIntyre discusses the future of water.

In the second instalment of our six-part series about understanding sexual crime, we discuss what happens beyond that initial report, from the perspective of an investigator and a victim. We also look at how police members become detectives in the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team and the specialist knowledge that's required to investigate sexual crimes. If you are seeking help you can call the CASA Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292 or to report a sexual offence to police please call Triple Zero (000) or your local police station.

In the last programme of the current series, Roger Bolton digs in to controversy about climate change, hears listener response to the BBC's Gay Britannia season and discusses Jim Al-Khalili's broadcasting career. Well known climate sceptic and former Chancellor Lord Nigel Lawson was invited onto Radio 4's Today programme to discuss the economics of climate change recently, following up an earlier interview with climate campaigner Al Gore. But Lord Lawson also took the opportunity to question some of the established science of climate change. The controversy quickly filled up the Feedback inbox - many were deeply angry that a non-scientist had been brought on to discuss the topic and complained that Today's Justin Webb had not done enough to challenge his position. Professor Steve Jones, who wrote an independent report on impartiality and accuracy in science broadcasting for the BBC in 2011, joins Roger to discuss the interview. To commemorate 50 years since the passing of the Sexual Offences act, the BBC has been running an extensive season of programmes under the umbrella Gay Britannia. Listeners respond to the series. Was it diverse enough in its portrayal of LGBT people? Was there too much of it altogether? And some people take issue with the BBC's use of the word "queer". Producer: Kate Taylor A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

He's humble, yet hard working. He's dedicated to his job, works long hours and won't rest until he has an accused person locked up behind bars. That's Captain Selaelo Ramabale of the Gauteng Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit. The shy and soft-spoken detective is commended for cracking several cases, mainly involving serial rapists. In one of the cases, he spent eight months sleeping in dump-sites searching for an alleged serial child rapist, Peter "Dashboy" Khoza. Khoza is facing close to 240 counts including rape, sexual assault and kidnapping. Tshepo Phagane spoke to Ramabale about his work and how he managed to apprehend Dashboy

Have a listen to this week's show right here.In the light of the recent verdicts and sentence in Rolph Harris' case, Kirstin goes through the Sexual Offences Act 1956, looking at what offences are contained in it and how amendments have affected the law. Given that we are on the subject of how the law changes over the years and that retrospective legislation is dangerous territory, we thought it would be worthwhile to take a peek at the decision of the High Court in Reilly (No.2) as the Government gets a bloody nose for playing dirty with JSA claimants.Both hefty legal matters this week so next week we will hopefully be being chatty on the subject of experts and looking at our postbag from the CPS, MoJ and Home Office.  Doesn't look like fan mail....Also, PLEASE RATE/REVIEW US: wherever you subscribe, please take two seconds as we start this series, to give us some stars and a few kind words.  We'd be e'er so obliged.  It helps us get up the search rankings, ya see.