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Isn't irony interesting! August 15th, 1947, India won independence from Great Britain, though it remains in the Commonwealth. 75 years later, the Prime Minister and Home Secretary of Great Britain are both second-generation Indians. And, so far, they look like the best 1-2 punch in British politics in a great many years.
British government introduces new proposals to crack down
on domestic abusers
By Clyde Hughes
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a new proposal on Monday to address domestic abuse in his country. Photo by Simon Walker/No. 10 Downing Street/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The British government on Monday announced a series of new measures to protect women and girls against domestic abusers.
The government said the new proposals will include stiffer penalties for "controlling or coercive behavior," increased monitoring for domestic abuse offenders and plans to bolster its program to provide discreet assistance for victims.
"No woman or girl should ever have to feel unsafe in her home or community and I am determined to stamp out these appalling crimes," Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement. "As well as extra support for victims, we're making it a priority for the police to tackle violence against women and girls and toughening up the way offenders are managed -- preventing more of these crimes from happening in the first place and bringing more perpetrators to justice."
Under the proposals, the government will alter a law to place penalties for controlling or coercive behavior on the same level as physical violence. As a result, offenders sentenced to one year or more in prison for such offenses could automatically have their cases actively managed by the police, prison and probation services under multi-agency public protection arrangements.
Offenders will also be added to the violent and sex offender registry to ensure that they "don't fall through the cracks" the government said.
The government also plans to impose a trial of domestic abuse protection notices in Gwent, Greater Manchester and three boroughs of London that will enable courts to impose requirements on domestic abuse offenders.
Under the trial, courts can order offenders to wear electronic monitoring devices, bar them from going within a certain distance of a victim's home, require them to notify police of name and address changes and order mandatory attendance of behavior change programs.
Ask for ANI
The government also said that beginning Monday, victims will be able to seek assistance under the "Ask for ANI" or Action Needed Immediately, program at 18 job centers and jobs and benefits offices throughout Britain. It noted the program, which allows anyone suffering from or fearful of domestic abuse to ask for ANI to be guided to a safe and private space and offered support, is already operating in more than 5,000 pharmacies in 88 municipalities across the country.
"As safe spaces with strong links to the wider community, [Department of Work and Pensions] job centers are uniquely placed to help vulnerable people access help on a local or national level," Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride said. "Ask for ANI provides victims with a discreet route to get urgent help and is an important part of the extensive support offer already in place nationally across our network."
Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the changes are an elevated step the government can take to send a message that such crimes will be dealt with more harshly.
"It is completely unacceptable and as home secretary will do everything in my power to stop it," Braverman said. "The wide-ranging measures announced today will mean the most dangerous offenders will be watched more closely and added to the violent and sex offender register."
I expect there will be some criticism from Islamic associations here as these laws come into play.
This is another black-face for Canada which has not altered any laws for the sake of domestic violence victims or child sexual abuse perpetrators in the 8 years Trudeau has been PM.
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Teen girl raped while on early morning stroll through park
as man, 27, arrested
Jacob Jaffa, The Sun
Published: 17:37, 19 Feb 2023, Updated: 17:56, 19 Feb 2023
A MAN has been arrested and questioned after a teenage girl was raped in a city centre park.
The victim was attacked shortly before 7am this morning while walking through Palmerston Park in Southampton, Hampshire.
The girl was attacked while walking through Palmerston Park in Southampton, Hampshire. Credit: Google
Cops confirmed that they had arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of rape and remains in custody.
The attack was reported immediately and police rushed to the park, where it is believed the man was arrested.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 7.07am today (Sun) to Palmerston Park in Southampton to a report that a woman in her late teens had been raped.
"A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody at this time.
"Scenes of crime remain at the park carrying out forensic searches for clues while we gather evidence and conduct inquiries as part of our investigation."
Detective Chief Inspecter Andrea Douglas added: "We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident, but we still want to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened.
"If you were in the vicinity of Palmerston Park between 6.30am and 7.30am and saw anything which could aid our investigation, please get in touch.
"We appreciate this is a worrying incident and there will be extra patrols in the area as a result. If you see an officer and have any concerns please speak to them."
They are not looking for anyone else, but they are increasing patrols anyway.
Is it normal for The Sun to withhold the name of the suspect?
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the force on 101.
Those who wish to report information anonymously can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
On-duty cop, 32, ‘sexually assaulted’ woman in his police van
while parked in cemetery
Sarah Grealish
Published: 19:51, 21 Feb 2023, Updated: 19:56, 21 Feb 2023
AN on-duty cop tried to have sex with a woman in his police van while parked in a cemetery, a court has heard.
PC Christopher Hudson, 32, is accused of sexually assaulting the woman in a car park on Wetherby Road, Harrogate, on February 8, 2021 by touching her inner thigh.
PC Christopher Hudson, 32, is accused of assaulting a woman in the car park of Stonefall Cemetery
Mr Hudson propositioned the woman twice within a week, with her refusals going "in one ear and out the other", reports The BBC.
A jury heard he would drive her to the cemetery before attempting to “set the mood” by playing RnB music on his phone.
She made repeated refusals - and she told officers "there was nothing he could do to persuade me".
He allegedly told his victim it was a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to have sex in a police van.
The sexual assault charge is connected to Mr Hudson allegedly touching her "inner thigh".
Mr Hudson, of Hollin Terrace, Huddersfield, denies one count of sexual assault.
The trial continues.
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