People born of rape now recognised in Victims’ Code in England and Wales

Woman conceived through rape campaigned for law change after facing difficulties pursuing justice against her birth father

A woman conceived through rape, who has campaigned for a change in the law to recognise people like herself as victims, is celebrating after achieving her goal.

The government has announced that the victims’ bill will extend the definition of a “victim” to include people who are born as a result of rape. It means England and Wales will be among the first in the world to officially confer victim status to children born of rape.