'I was raped by a childhood friend - I want others to know what he did'

BBC UK Thursday 28 May 2026, 21:45 UTC 1 min read

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Hayley Watkins has publicly disclosed that she was raped by a childhood friend, prompting her to call for a publicly accessible sex offenders register. She is seeking to raise awareness about the crime and advocate for greater transparency regarding offenders.

Hayley Watkins waives her anonymity to call for a publicly-accessible sex offenders register

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