rape and the law

Rape Crisis England and Wales have provided an overview of Rape and the Law. However, if you are thinking about reporting to the police or have reported to the police we would recommend that you access Rights of Women web site for more detailed information and publications.

Rights of Women are a women's voluntary sector organisation which provides free legal advice and information to women affected by sexual violence.

Information about their sexual violence legal advice line can be found at:
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/adviceline.php

Rights of Women also publish a range of free information on areas of sexual violence law to support women through the criminal justice process, including From Report to Court: a handbook for adult survivors of sexual violence.

Downloads from Report to Court and other free information:
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/legal.php

Or contact them directly to order a hard copy of the booklet.