Women are frequently subjected to unwanted sexual behaviours in public, to such an extent that it has become normalised in our society. With 56% of respondents in a recent study saying they have encountered unwelcome […]
Finally: Justice for Weinstein’s Victims
The #MeToo movement began in 2006, when Tarana Burke created the phrase, however it was popularized in 2017 when Alyssa Milano encouraged victims of sexual harassment and assault to speak up on Twitter to increase […]
The Weinstein Trial
Harvey Weinstein. Once one of Hollywood’s most powerful men. Now, a tragic reminder that unchecked potency can be abused, with devastating and far reaching consequences. In 2017, over 90 women came forward, accusing the mogul […]
Fake Taxi Driver Sentenced to 12 Years Imprisonment for Raping Leeds Student
Disclaimer: This story contains references and descriptions of rape Muhanad Adem, 29, has been sentenced to 12 years of prison after posing as a minicab driver and raping a University of Leeds student. The Leeds […]
“Our Thoughts are with his Victims”: University of Leeds Responds to Rape Conviction of Former Student
This article contains references and descriptions of rape. A former University of Leeds PhD student based in Manchester has been convicted of 159 sexual offences including 136 rapes. It is believed that Reynhard Sinaga was […]
Underwear Is Not a Sign of Consent
A 27-year-old man at the centre of a rape trial has been acquitted in Northern Ireland. The defence argued that because the 17-year-old girl he was accused of raping was wearing a lacy thong, she […]
Has Public Trial by Social Media Killed ‘Innocent Until Proven Guilty’?
The recent spate of allegations against celebrities and normal folk alike, as well as the success of the #MeToo movement, have led to what many call a breakthrough on the silence and stigma of sex […]
Queer Too: Kevin Spacey And Normalising Sexual assault Within Queer Culture
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After the recent sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey and his subsequent coming out I had initially thought that this might shed light on the issue of sexual assault within queer spaces. But instead I […]
Campus Watch: Missouri fraternity suspended after “date rape” initiation
The University of Missouri has suspended its Delta Upsilon fraternity yet again, after accusations surfaced that new, naïve members were handed date rape pills and told to drug fellow female students. The members of the […]
Rape Advocate’s Meet-up in Leeds Cancelled
Plans for an international meet up day organised by “pick-up” artist Roosh V have been cancelled over safety fears. The ‘neomasculine’ group Return of Kings had planned to gather in eight major UK cities on […]
The real rape joke.
Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual assault. If you feel like you want to discuss any issues raised, please visit the Student Counselling Centre, call Nightline, or Support After Rape and Sexual Violence Leeds […]
Rapist jailed for knifepoint attack
A man has been jailed for ten years for raping a sex worker in a brutal knifepoint attack in Leeds. Anthony Riley, 24 dragged the woman to the ground by her hair. He then proceeded […]