Laws will recognise children born as result of rape as victims
Children born as a result of rape will be officially recognised as victims of crime and receive better support under changes announced by the Government today.
Date - 19th January 2023
By -
Cachella Smith
Amendments to the upcoming Victims Bill will mean that children born as a result of rape will legally be considered as victims.
England and Wales will be among the first countries in the world to introduce such legislation.
The change will clarify...
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