The Cosby case shows how hard it is for rape victims to be heard

"There are far too many silent sufferers. Not because they don't yearn to reach out, but because they've tried and found no one who cares." - Richelle E. Goodrich View this email in your browser Today we have an article which suggests the Bill Cosby case is symptomatic of a wider problem around allegations of rape, assault and violence against women. It says that far too often victims are not believed, especially when the accused is a powerful man. We also have a piece which looks at the government's claims that almost half of all EU migrants rely on benefits. Migration experts have questioned the numbers and the factcheckers, Full Fact, have today referred the government to the UK Statistics Authority for failing to back up the claims.   Latest Articles     David Cameron's migrant benefit claims referred to statistics watchdog     On Nov 10, 2015 12:51 pm Prime minister uses unpublished statistics to suggest benefits are a draw for migrants Read more... »       The Cosby case shows how hard it is for rape victims to be heard   On Nov 10, 2015 09:42 am Accusers of powerful men are disbelieved too often Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   What does professionalism mean to construction?   On Nov 10, 2015 09:50 am The CIOB presented a new report, 'Understanding the Value of Professionals and Professional Bodies', at the Conservative Party Conference. Watch highlights here from the panel discussion, including input from Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis MP. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     BASC statement on the publication of the Law Commission's Review of Wildlife Law The BASC has responded to the publication of the Law Commission's Review of Wildlife Law. Read more... »   IAS report slams Responsibility Deal alcohol pledges A new report from the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) condemns the Public Health Responsibility Deal for Alcohol, suggesting it has "worsened the health of the nation". Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences