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Latest news and features on sexual harassment and assault, including accusations of misconduct and developments in the #MeToo movement.
Hong Kong to close loophole that left vulnerable open to potential abuse by self-employed tutors, coaches and volunteer workers.
Automatic right to screens in Hong Kong courts that spare complainants from having to face the accused would encourage victims of crime to come forward, and enhance justice.
The Women’s Workplace Index will track company policies and data on maternity leave, equal pay and flexible work, as well as their efforts to fight harassment and other issues while offering an accreditation scheme that makes data available online.
While authorities should promote safe internet practices for the young and vulnerable, parents can strengthen the first line of defence by staying vigilant about their children’s online activities.
- 80% of the people who have been the victim of ‘chikan’, the Japanese term for gropers, did not report it to officials
Rebecca Joynes was already on police bail for sexual activity with one teen when she had sex with another boy and became pregnant.
Almost half of service industry workers in Japan have experienced customer harassment in the past two years, a new survey shows.
The lieutenant-general was tasked three years ago with reforming a toxic armed forces culture plagued by sex assault accusations.
Ikko Kita took the victim, a Singaporean student, to his flat and engaged in non-consensual acts while filming the encounter, a court heard.
A Vanity Fair article claims Kennedy texted the disturbing image to a friend who was travelling to Asia, saying the person would enjoy a restaurant in Korea that served dog meat.
The incident involving Jamel Clayton is likely to further escalate anti-American sentiment in the prefecture.
The 33-year-old guru, Ram Bahadur Bomjan, has a devout following but has long been accused of physically and sexually assaulting his followers, and had been hiding from authorities for several years.
Stodden is engaged again after being proposed to by Jared Safier, but their road to relationship happiness has been a bumpy one – here’s what we know about the non-binary personality
As Katy Perry tees up her latest song written by controversial but talented pop songwriter Dr Luke, fans believe Kesha is unimpressed – so just who is Dr Luke, and what has he supposedly done wrong?
Unlike chemical castration, which uses medication to decrease sex drive, the new punishment involves removal of one’s testicles or ovaries.
The suspect entered the woman’s room using a master key and sexually assaulted her while she was highly intoxicated.
President Emmanuel Macron condemned the ‘scourge’ of antisemitism after two 13-year-old boys were charged for the alleged sex attack.
Kanye West, aka Ye, is being sued for ‘sexual harassment and wrongful termination’ by his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta – Kim Kardashian’s ex, meanwhile, has denied the allegations
Taylor is in the headlines again for controversy – the Hollywood business manager was reportedly fired by Bieber amid news of her company Tri Star being named in a damning Diddy lawsuit
Ultra-luxury property agent Oren Alexander steps back after he and his twin brother were accused of rape and sexual assault – so what do we know about him and the case?
Sim Siong Chye, who has mostly admitted to the allegations, told police he could not control himself after seeing the schoolboy naked.
The 80-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, shot to fame in the 1970s as a “glam-rock” star before he was later repeatedly convicted and jailed for child sex crimes.
Post-match street interview shows Spanish fan – later found to have Real links – singing to Chinese social media crew.
Frank Stronach has been charged with five crimes including rape, indecent assault on a female, sexual assault and forcible confinement.
Scottish woman who says she’s the real Martha from the hit Netflix series filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant.
The Malaysian national was given seven months and four weeks’ jail. He also damaged the device and disposed of it in a public dustbin.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says enhancement to the Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme will better protect children and mentally disabled.
One-time model said psychiatrist Henry Jarecki raped her repeatedly starting in 2011, after Jeffrey Epstein referred her for treatment following his own sexual abuses.
Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter has been contesting the ‘outrageous claims’ in the newly released 4-part docuseries Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter – here are 4 things we learned
New types of workplace misconduct complaints have emerged in Japan, ranging from women being made to feel guilty for being pregnant to ‘odour’ and ‘mood’ harassment.
The 41-year-old was sentenced to six years and seven months’ jail and eight strokes of the cane.
Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday after a row over offensive language he was reported to have used to describe gay men.
Ex soldier and TV survivalist Bear Grylls confirmed that he recently helped baptise Russell Brand – here’s what you need to know about the man who’s used to pushing celebs out of their comfort zone
