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Their use became a heated political issue over the summer after a resident of The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl.

From BBC

It’s not that Garrett is questioning survivors; rather, she’s examining all sides of a campaign for justice, and scrutinizing the cracks in our culture’s response to assault, recesses where ill-intentioned agitators can make themselves comfortable.

From Salon

A teenager has now been charged with 22 offences, including assault, theft, arson, criminal damage, breaching a dispersal order and racially aggravated harassment.

From BBC

A former Scottish government minister who was accused of assaulting Conservative MSP Douglas Ross has apologised for his conduct.

From BBC

The UK says the IDF assault on Gaza is utterly reckless and appalling.

From BBC

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