Britain's sleep rape crisis - The Saturday Story
· 30 min
Episode Britain's sleep rape crisis - The Saturday Story
It’s a crime that many victims don’t know is illegal. Now a Times investigation has found that online platforms are hosting graphic content depicting women being sexually assaulted while they sleep, despite UK laws banning depictions of rape.
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Guests:
• Constance Kampfner, political correspondent, The Times. • Zoe Watts, survivor and founder of #endeyecheck campaign.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producers: Emily Webb and Olivia Case.
We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com
If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the following organisations can help:
Rape Crisis England & Wales
NHS - Help after rape and sexual assault
Criminal Cases Review Commission
Appeal - Charity and law practice
Read more: Revealed: Social media content depicting sex assaults on sleeping women
Photo: Getty Images.
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Links in the notes 7
- https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/
- https://ccrc.gov.uk/
- https://appeal.org.uk/
- https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/revealed-social-media-porn-sites-content-depicts-sexual-assaults-on-sleeping-women-q330qfzlr?eafs_enabled=false
- https://www.thetimes.com/subscribe/
- https://acast.com/privacy
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