For Kent police, there is no emergency in rape, sexual assault
1 year, 9 months ago

For Kent police, there is no emergency in rape, sexual assault

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The controversy broke after Kent county police’s notice was discovered which they had put up on the front door window of its police station in Maidstone informing people that “non-emergency enquiries” could be reported online via a form London: The police in Kent county of the United Kingdom on Wednesday created an all new controversy by classifying rape and and sexual assault as ‘non-emergency’ crimes. The controversy broke after Kent county police’s notice was discovered which they had put up on the front door window of its police station in Maidstone informing people that “non-emergency enquiries” could be reported online via a form. As soon as the notice reached public domain, Kent police is facing backlash from people around the globe. “This is what police believe about sexual violence,” said Michael Doherty, former Parliamentary candidate for Uxbridge and south Ruislip.

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UK police able to solve only one in 10 cases of violent and sexual crimes: Report

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Violence against women at ‘epidemic’ levels and is a threat on par with terrorism, UK police warn
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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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