Cambridge University revises guidelines for handling claims of sexual assault

Victims can now formally report allegations of sexual violence for the first time in move welcomed by student body and lawyers

Cambridge University has revised its disciplinary guidelines on reporting sexual assault and harassment, following criticism over its failure to protect students from sexual violence.

The new policy, which would allow victims to formally report allegations of sexual violence to the university for the first time, was welcomed by the National Union of Students (NUS) and by lawyers who believe the university’s previous guidelines to be unlawful.

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