"I think what is crucial, however, is that if you do have a #rapecrisis service that is supporting all #survivors is that there’s dedicated #womenonlyspaces within that.”

#RapeCrisisScotland boss apologises for Edinburgh centre failings | Rape and #sexualassault | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/sep/20/crisis-scotland-boss-apologises-for-edinburgh-centre-failings

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Rape Crisis Scotland boss apologises for Edinburgh centre failings

Review had criticised support service, run by a trans woman, for not providing women-only spaces for 16 months

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Man, 21, who raped 13-year-old girl in park walks free as he's TOO YOUNG for prison - Mirror Online
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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-21-who-raped-13-29623498
Man, 21, who raped girl, 13, in park walks free as he was too young for prison

The decision has sparked outrage amongst politicians and charities, with Rape Crisis Scotland's CEO Sandy Brindley describing the sentencing as "worryingly lenient"

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