Sexual Offences

The register is inaccessible to the public because of legal issues such as defamation, vigilantism and wrongful listings, despite pressure for transparency

The national register for sex offenders contains more than 32 000 names, with more than 10 000 additional cases pending court outcomes

The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise

The support systems that GBV survivors depend on are being damaged by cost cuts, making it harder for them to escape violence and seek justice

Without Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s intervention, Brown would have remained in prison at least until 2055

Hurt people hurt people, but one trauma should never justify another. Men are supposed to be understood;the rest of us must simply understand

There are many issues that need to be addressed to make it easier for women to get legal redress

Three teenagers have pleaded with MPs to consider a separate register for child sex offenders instead of criminalising "a natural part of growing up".

Royal officials come to the defense of Prince Andrew following claims of a sexual nature made against the Duke of York.

We glibly make light of violent abuse by calling those who perpetrate sex crimes ‘pests’.

A Hyde Park High School teacher has been suspended after allegedly sending out numerous sexual images to his pupil, says a report.

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says the justice department has already begun implementing steps to bring back specialised sexual offences courts.

The National Prosecuting Authority’s annual report has revealed the number of finalised sexual offence cases has dropped for 2011/12.

A sudden rise in sexual offences committed by children points to a lack of remedial resources.

Health experts say the best way to deal with teens having sex is to address peer pressure.