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THE UNIVERSITY OF Cambridge in the UK has admitted it has a “significant problem” with sexual misconduct after receiving almost 200 complaints over the past few months.
A total of 173 complaints have been received since May last year when the university launched a new anonymous reporting tool.
Cambridge is the first university to reveal a high number of reports through the database, even though several other institutions have since introduced similar systems.
Of the 173 complaints filed, some 119 were made by students alleging sexual misconduct against other students.
Two students issued complaints against members of staff, while seven staff members complained about fellow colleagues.
Writing in a blog on the university’s website, professor of English private law and pro-vice chancellor for education, Graham Virgo, said that the data “supports our belief that we have a significant problem involving sexual misconduct”.
“What we now need to ensure is that those who have been affected receive the support and guidance they need,” Virgo said.
“We expected high numbers, and view it as a metric of success. It appears victims have confidence in our promise that these figures will be used to judge the nature and scale of sexual misconduct affecting students and staff and to act to it accordingly,” he said.
To accompany the reporting tool, Cambridge launched a Breaking the Silence campaign in October. The university has credited the campaign with prompting the second largest spike in reports in Cambridge’s history.
“The early signs of the impact of Breaking the Silence are encouraging. Before the campaign, 52% of those reporting recent incidents thought nothing would be done if they made a complaint,” Virgo said.
That figure has dropped to 30% since the launch, he said.
“Clearly, there is work still to do, but that campaign’s message that those who report will be supported and action can be taken is starting to have an impact.”
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Good luck to the three British youngsters
@Liam Money: Yet another profile: your boredom threshold is very low these days.
@Luke Littler: Why are you talking to yourself? Very strange.
@Brendan O’Brien: beg pardon?
@Liam Money: oh the irony, three republicans thugs who held out the begging bowl to the Brits become Brits
@Luke Littler: Why does one wear a balaclava, asks the anonymous multi-account Troll. Oh dear …
@Bertie: Dick. 3 proud Republicans who beat the British government in an English court, received the £15,000 they should have been given in the first place and then gave the £15,000 to 2 community centres, one in West Belfast and the other in East Belfast. But know they love it that yer ragin’ lol
@Bertie: IRELAND 32 wount be long now
@Bertie: It would be unwise for Republicans to pay taxes into a state they oppose without legitimately reclaiming some of that funding to advance Republican aspirations and promote language rights through the arts in a constructive and harmless way. However, strategy has never been a strong suit for you Loyalists. Amadán.
@Luke Littler: He’s in his forties and a former teacher. Revealing his face might spoil the rebellious youth image the group try to portray.
@Jack Hayes: because it looks slightly better than a plastic bag
Imagine the nonacceptance speech as Gaeilge if they win it. Doubt the BBC would air it :D
@Luke Littler: do ye aye?
@Luke Littler: Right. You do know without British rule there’d be over 10 million people living on this island. The Brits still call it a famine (as they do today in Gaza). But we know the truth.
@Luke Littler: Like Ulster Scots so lol
Up the kneecappers,,,,keep up the good work !
One of my favourite things about the young men in Kneecap is how they trigger the likes of GB news, the Daily Mail and the Telegraph. Get it f..kin up ye! TÁL.
@Anthony Curran: it’s all part of the show. Harmless in a way the era they are exploiting wasn’t. British press are just another player in this piece of theatre. Probably more than happy to be able to continue their profiteering. No more unethical than Kneecap themselves.
@Alan: The kids are alright Alan.
@Anthony Curran: this is Paddywagon territory. No insulting The Who please lol
Kneecap cosplay. Troubles as light entertainment. Big in the UK and USA. Tells you all you need to know about revolution into style.
Who cares about the Brits nothing to do with Ireland.
@Trump24: edgy!
@Trump24: ‘Juggernaut of Peace’ yeah?
@Trump24: you are the f0ol that is igno rant of Irish History.
@Mic JHintl: No just factual
@Kevin Dillon: No just 100% factual they are British we are Irish it’s very simple.
@Trump24: You’re Irish?! You’d bend over if you met Donald Trump.
@Trump24: a little history lesson so. You know they can identify as British, Irish, or both. But you already knew that. Just doesn’t suit your trolling agenda. President of peace my @rse. There is nothing peaceful about the crap you stir on here on a daily basis….with your multiple accounts.
@Kevin Dillon: Say you are one of these people that think people can identify as what they want and are happy for men in little girls locker rooms. Very concerning indeed hope you don’t have access to kids.
@Trump24: you’re an absolute disgusting human being, and you offer nothing constructive to the comment section. I never said I believe a man can identify as a woman etc. I said I believe in the good Friday agreement and people from NI can be Irish if they choose. And BTW I have four beautiful kids, something you’ll never ever have.
@Trump24: you fool.
@Kevin Dillon: See the 3 little dots beside that moron’s comment? Click, mute, tá tú sásta!!
Good see up the !!!!!
For once in our miserable lives we cannot moan about the Brits stealing our artists, as technically they are 100% correct this time, and they are also more than welcome to Kneecap.
@The Firestarter: Uppa kneecappers ye bassad
Maith an Fir
Why does this article not even mention that the now Tory party leader in the UK – Aunt Tomas Badenoch refused to sanction funding for this movie because it did not reflect British values? Best in mind that Ms. Badenoch is the daughter of first generation immigrants ti the UK. She has completely disavowed her history.
Laochra gaeil ar ndóigh. Is féidir le na begrudgers dul trasna orthu féin
Vomitous
If u know their name they are part of the game.
Be great to drag them over to the enemy country and to see them win nothing. Thankless txxxx.
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