Shah defends abuse comments
Former newspaper tycoon Eddy Shah has sought to clarify his comments that young girls can be "to blame" for the abuse they suffer. Shah told ITV News he was referring only to "historical" cases.
'Celebrities may be idols but it's no justification for rape'
Polly Neate, the Chief Executive of Women's Aid has condemned claims made by newspaper tycoon Eddy Shah that girls "looking for a good time" must take part of the blame if they are abused.
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