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England, Wales open rape courts

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The British government announced it would create specialist courts in England and Wales to try rape and serious sexual offences, aiming to cut long delays and improve support for victims.

Reposted by Steve Peers

Scholar power: 8.3%

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Law 50%, Sociology 19%, Political science 15%, Psychology 8%, Public Health 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Steve Peers	16%	27	8.3%

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8.5 h

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Legal C

@legalclaret.bsky.social

“Showed a complete disregard for the standards that are expected of those in the legal profession”….

That is one way to put it!

www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/...

Jail for barrister who conspired with client to injure attacker

The criminal defence barrister who helped a gangster trace a gunman who tried to assassinate him has been jailed for three years and three months.

www.legalfutures.co.uk

September 21, 2026 at 11:41 AM

by Melissa Sweet

Scholar power: 2.2%

Story's scientific field profile

Law 50%, Sociology 19%, Political science 15%, Psychology 8%, Public Health 8%

Name	Field match	H-index	Scholar power
🎓 Melissa Sweet	2%	14	2.2%

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81.0%

20.7 h

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0.014

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Melissa Sweet

@melissasweetdr.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Specialist courtrooms to prioritise rape cases in England and Wales

Funding boost for facilities and fixed dates for trials designed to encourage more survivors to come forward

www.theguardian.com

September 20, 2026 at 11:27 PM

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