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Specialized Rape Teams, Online Units by 2029
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Government Announces Nationwide Specialized Teams for Investigating Rape and Sexual Offenses by 2029
The UK government has unveiled a plan to establish specialized teams for investigating rape and sexual offenses in every police force across England and Wales by 2029. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade. The plan includes funding for undercover police units to target online harassment and a nationwide rollout of domestic abuse protection orders. These measures aim to bear down on abusers and ensure they have nowhere to hide.
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