A rape charity said the decision to allow a convicted child rapist to compete in the upcoming Olympics sends a 'damaging message'.
A rape charity said the decision to allow a convicted child rapist to compete in the upcoming Olympics sends a "damaging message". Dutch Volleyball player Steven Van de Velde was jailed back in 2016 after raping a 12-year-old British schoolgirl.Van de Velde, who was 19 at the time of the assault, travelled to the UK from Amsterdam to meet the girl whom he had met on the internet.The girl was raped at an address in Milton Keynes.
"Movements such as #MeToo have consistently highlighted the prevalence and impact of rape and sexual abuse, and yet, time and time again, convicted rapists who also happen to have high profile careers in the worlds of sports, politics and celebrity are allowed to resume their careers having committed appalling acts of sexual violence and abuse – often with their status and career prospects framed as somehow mitigating their crimes.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dutch volleyball player jailed for raping British schoolgirl, 12, qualifies for Paris OlympicsA Dutch international volleyball player who was jailed for raping a 12-year-old British schoolgirl has qualified to compete in the Paris Olympics.
Read more »
Paris 2024 Olympics: Tearful Lewis Richardson qualifies for Olympics as Amy Broadhurst is eliminatedBritain's Lewis Richardson has qualified for the Olympic Games this summer, while Amy Broadhurst misses out.
Read more »
Labour attacks Tories for ‘allowing soldier numbers to slump below their target’Army numbers have fallen to below 73,000 for the first time, Government statistics revealed.
Read more »
Labour attacks Tories for ‘allowing soldier numbers to slump below their target’Army numbers have fallen to below 73,000 for the first time, Government statistics revealed.
Read more »
Court Halts Trump’s Georgia Case During Appeal of Order Allowing Fani Willis to Stay onThe Georgia Court of Appeals' order on Wednesday prevents Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee from moving forward.
Read more »
The 15 FMV factors Premier League will judge before allowing Chelsea, Aston Villa and Everton transfersAston Villa, Chelsea and Everton have been accused of 'player laundering' to comply with PSR rules. Will the Premier League block Omari Kellyman's move?
Read more »