This archive report was first published on 14 July 2020.
Rape Scandal Rocks University of St Andrews ¶
July 14, 2020
The University of St Andrews in Scotland is facing a rape scandal after dozens of women alleged they were sexually assaulted or raped on campus.
According to an Instagram page called 'St Andrews Survivors,' more than 20 women have come forward with allegations of rape, while several others have reported being victims of sexual assault, physical assault, and coercion by students at the prestigious university.
Many of the allegations centered on the St Andrews chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi, a US-based student group that has faced several allegations and police investigations into sexual misconduct at some of its United States chapters.
The university has said it will work with police to investigate the claims and has offered its assistance to those making allegations, including counseling and help reporting claims to the university or police.
Alpha Epsilon Pi has suspended several of its members following the allegations and has said it is taking the claims 'extremely seriously.'
The university has also announced plans to introduce a compulsory orientation module for the upcoming academic year, focusing on consent.
