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PERPETRATORS WITH POWER

A new academic study will look at what happens when people in authority positions - such as doctors, priests, police and judges - commit sexual offences. "Powerful perpetrators" are often seen differently.

PEOPLE

Power Rich Class

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THE POWERFUL ARE INNOCENT

"Powerful perpetrators" are often treated differently from the rest of us - as this story about a UK politician proves. An apology is all that's needed to remedy a breach - in this case, of the ministerial code.

GOVERNMENT

Double Standards

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GOV'T PAYOUTS ARE ON THE UP

Ministry of Defence spending on settlements of bullying and harassment cases is more than doubling each year. It's also paid huge compensation sums for the Afghan data breach - and covered it up.

GOVERNMENT

Spending

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HOME OFFICE UNFIT FOR USE

The UK gov't Home Office is unfit for purpose - and has been set up to fail. These are the words of the new Home Secretary. In 2006, a previous HS said the same. But we're safe in their hands - aren't we?

GOVERNMENT

Failure

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SEX CRIME IS RIFE IN DEFENCE

The UK gov't's defence dept spent nearly £5m on bullying and sexual harassment cases in just 2 years. With cover-up being rife, do we need to ask - are these crimes rife only in defence - or right across gov't?

GOVERNMENT

Cover-Up