Dame Helen has said she was a date rape victim as a young woman Actress Dame Helen Mirren has been criticised for suggesting not all victims of date rape could expect their case to be brought before a court. The actress told GQ Magazine if a woman voluntarily engaged in sexual activity but said no, she did not think the female "can have that man into court". Home Office Minister Tony McNulty said the comments... [read full story]
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