Categories: Estero

Woman conceived by rape hopes her law change to be classed as a victim helps others – BBC Newsnight


A woman who was born as a result of rape says she hopes her successful campaign to classify people like her as victims of crime will mean others won’t feel alone.

‘Daisy’ – not her real name – was born after her birth mother, aged 13 at the time, was raped by a family friend.

As an adult Daisy tracked him down and tried to get him prosecuted for the rape but police said she wasn’t recognised as a victim. In 2021, he was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in jail.

The government has now announced plans to extend the definition of ‘victim’ in the statutory Victims’ Code to all those who believe they were born as a result of rape.

Please subscribe HERE bit.ly/1rbfUog

Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsnight
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBCNewsnight
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsnight

#BBC #BBCNews #BBCNewsnight

Redazione

Comments are closed.

Recent Posts

Edizione della notte del 03/02/2026

L'edizione della notte del Tg diretto da Enrico Mentana

2 ore ago

Edizione delle ore 20.00 del 02/02/2026

L'informazione della testata giornalistica di LA7 diretta da Enrico Mentana

2 ore ago

What more is in the Epstein files, and why has Mandelson been reported to the police? | BBC Newscast

The Metropolitan Police say they are reviewing allegations of misconduct in a public office after new files suggest Peter Mandelson…

4 ore ago

La Roma frena e perde il quarto posto, l’Udinese vince 1-0

UDINE (ITALPRESS) – La Roma frena e perde il quarto posto. Nel Monday Night della 23^ giornata di Serie A,…

4 ore ago