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12 The Link Magazine • October 2002
Swindon Sanctuary visit helps MP's campaign to strengthen rape laws
South Swindon MP Julia Drown made a fact finding visit in September to the newly opened facility in North Swindon to see for herself the
improvements in after care for rape victims.
She was given a tour and shown to report the assault to the police. nified as possible. We provide a rapists are convicted."
the specialised recording equip- Dr Peter Couch, Principal Police safe, stable environment where Swindon Sanctuary is available
ment used to collect evidence to Surgeon for Wiltshire said, "vic- specially trained, experienced staff overnight from 7pm to lam Mon-
persue a prosecution. tims of rape in the past have been provide emotional support to help day to Friday and all weekend
In July Julia introduced a 10 very uncomfortable in the some- victims gain control of their lives throughout the year when a sexual
minute rule bill into Parliament times intimidating atmosphere of again." assault against a woman, man or
which aimed to change the word- a police station. Only 1 in 10 rapes are reported child takes place.
ing of the law to make it easier to "The Sanctuary aims to reduce and whilst the rate of conviction
get rapists convicted, the level of trauma for victims of for murder is 94 per cent, the rape A
The Sanctuary, a collaboration sexual assault and to make the conviction rate is 7.5%of thos n apple a day y
between Wiltshire Constabulary, process of being examined as dig- reported. Swindon's annual day to celebrate
Swindon Primary Care Trust, Wilt- Julia Drown and Dr Crouch with practice adminstrator Julia Drown the apple takes place this year on
shire Forensic Examiners and lo- said she was 26 October in the Great Western
Jools James holding a Colposcope used for physical exami
cal GPs, which opened earlier in nation and recording forensic evidence i mpressed d by Designer Outlet Centre.
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the year, offers a safe out of hours the support of- Organised by the Great Western
haven for rape victims who decide fered at the Community Forest, over 400 apple
Sanctuary. varieties will be on display with
Arthur Cohen " Anything to the chance to taste many of them.
R.H.A.D. M.S.H.A.A. reduce the Discover the history, folklore
COUNTY emotional hor- and customs, uses and benefits of
ror of rape is to apples and orchards.
HEARING AID be welcomed, Take part in apple games, apple
SERVICES yet victims I juggling, apple printing and lots
need better I of other appley activities for chil-
The world's finest hearing aids protection. The dren.
at the most competitive prices. current legal Learn about the culinery uses of
Home visits without charge wordingleaves apple, juices and cider making.
or obligation. too many at- There will also be unusual varie-
tackers with a ties, fruit trees, jams, pickles and
Special terms for over 60's. loophole touse cakes for sale on a market stall.
Thirh day full mmaey back guarantee. in their de- And if you have apples from a
f fence,
Tel: 01793 870047 tree you cannot identify, take them
- V i c t i m s along and challenge the experts on
6 Romney \Vay, 1 he Laurels, need better hand to identify them.
Shane, Swiudon_.S\.i 5QB laws to ensure

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Visitors are always welcome -- j y tics where the workshops take place kin growing in the vegetable plots
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Mon to Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm pictures using the raw materials in
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AND ESTIMATES =wsrp P 5i _- Western Wa weather and please leave your
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