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Clarke in storm over rape comments

Britain's Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke faced continued pressure today after sparking uproar by suggesting some rapes are more serious than others.

Clarke in storm over rape comments

Thu, 19 May, 2011 - 08:27

Britain's Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke faced continued pressure today after sparking uproar by suggesting some rapes are more serious than others.

Under pressure from 10 Downing Street, Mr Clarke was forced to tour the television studios to explain his remarks and insist that he regarded all rape as a serious crime.

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