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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.

Laws will recognise children born as result of rape as victims

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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