A high-profile conviction for a crime that is not taken seriously enough is a victory for the victim and campaigners.
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Research reveals how police officers abuse their position for sexual gain. While most are disciplined or dismissed, forces must do more to tackle the issue.
Conviction rates for sexual offences remain low, despite legal reforms in recent years. One reason is the criminal standard of ‘reasonable doubt’ when supporting evidence may be difficult to produce.
Cases like Daryll Rowe’s are very rare, but they have the power to transform both the law and public opinion.
The law around ‘sexting’ needs to be overhauled as the way young people communicate changes and evolves.
Sexting has led to a rise in under-18s reported for sex offences.
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Deputy Dean, School of Law, Deakin University
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Professor of Safeguarding and Violence Prevention, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Senior lecturer in Investigative and Forensic Psychology, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Law , Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Law, London South Bank University
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PhD Candidate in in Forensic Psychology, Bournemouth University
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PhD Candidate in Sociology, University of York
