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Despite various legal provisions to address the issue, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the attention it deserves.
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Despite various legal provisions to address the issue, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the attention it deserves.
Andreas Christopheros, 38, is calling for tougher restrictions to be imposed against criminals who carry out acid attacks - the survivor has shared how his life has been impacted
According to Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI), 710 acid attacks were recorded in England and Wales last year, compared to 421 in 2021.The total economic cost of all the attacks in 2022 was more than GBP 44 million.
A shocking 69% increase in violent acid attacks across Britain is leaving more female victims than ever before dealing with life-changing injuries.
The attack took place when the elderly man was sleeping in the veranda of his house. His family was awakened by his cries and found him drenched in chemicals with body parts severely burned