All news on the topic: Sexual offences

Russell Brand has denied the allegations against him and has said his relationships were "always consensual".

Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick has been charged with eight sexual offences against two women.

Sentencing Foden to 17 years in prison, Judge Rowlands described him as "a man looked up to by many" who had "managed to hide a dreadful secret".

Sexual offender monster Josef Fritzl will be placed under legal guardianship as a result of his dementia - but his legal team are battling against the decision.

Legal professionals also accuse the government of "a systemic failure to deliver on a core duty" - namely the protection of its citizens - as delays in justice leave people on bail "at risk of reoffending for extended periods".