Non-contact sexual offences

Following the announcement that a General Election will be held on 4 July, Select Committees will be unable to meet from 24 May and will cease to exist from 30 May until after the General Election. This work has therefore closed The recent rapes and murders of both Sarah Everard and Libby Squire by men … Show more

Following the announcement that a General Election will be held on 4 July, Select Committees will be unable to meet from 24 May and will cease to exist from 30 May until after the General Election. This work has therefore closed The recent rapes and murders of both Sarah Everard and Libby Squire by men who had histories of committing acts of incident exposure and/or voyeurism has prompted calls for non-contact sexual offences to be taken more seriously. Non-contact sexual offences generally refer to a range of sexual offences involving no physical contact between the perpetrator and the victim, such as voyeurism and indecent exposure. This inquiry will explore the escalation of non-contact sexual offences to more serious sexual offences, such as rape and sexual assault. It will examine whether enough is being done to prevent the escalation of sexual offences, and if not, what else should be done. It will also examine the police response to non-contact sexual offences. Signposting Want to talk? | Rape Crisis England & Wales Rape Crisis. Helpline call free 0808 500 2222 ‘If something sexual happened to you without your consent – or you're not sure – you can talk to us. No matter when it happened’. Rape Crisis Scotland | Working to end sexual violence Call: 08088 01 03 02 Sexual abuse support – Support for victims-survivors of sexual abuse Call: 0808 500 2222. If you are over the age of 16, living in England & Wales and have been affected by any form of sexual violence or abuse. The home page gives information and contact details for a variety of specialist services. Childline Call: 0800 1111. Free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk. Show less