A historic English county, now part of the London urban fabric
Two recent UK investigations have highlighted persistent failures to protect victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. A London woman has described how a partner used intimate images to control her, while survivors from Skircoat Lodge have criticised Calderdale Council's response after a trial of facts found historic abuse. Campaigners have also exposed how a convicted sex offender used repeated name changes to start new relationships.
The 24-year-old batsman, named in reports as Robin Das, has been charged with two counts of rape following an incident investigated by police. He is currently suspended by Essex County Cricket Club while legal proceedings continue.