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The inside story of two rape trials: ‘It’s as bad as I’ve ever known it’
In sexual assault cases, the work of prosecution barristers is complex, poorly paid – and essential. With conviction rates extraordinarily low and barristers quitting criminal practice in droves, the Guardian shadowed one prosecutor for two years

Melissa Denes

17, Jan, 2024 @5:00 AM

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‘I know where the bodies are buried’: one woman’s mission to change how the police investigate rape
The long read: For the past two years, Betsy Stanko has been leading an unprecedented investigation into why the police have been failing so badly to tackle sexual violence. But is there any chance of fixing a system that seems so broken?

Melissa Denes

07, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM

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Editing the Weekend magazine: ‘It’s about warmth, fun, and surprise – as well as the serious stuff’
Editor of Guardian Weekend magazine, Melissa Denes, recently won the BSME’s ‘editor’s editor’ award. Here, she recalls her favourite celebrity interviewees, and explains why readers love Blind Date

Melissa Denes, as told to Sophie Zeldin-O'Neill

14, Dec, 2019 @8:30 AM

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'Heavens, what fun': what it was like to be Clive James's editor
Columns skipped between subjects from Steven Seagal to Proust and went ‘like a racing dog’

Melissa Denes

29, Nov, 2019 @1:22 PM

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gal-dem Guardian takeover proves diversity breeds creativity
Women and non-binary people of colour gained a new platform and magazine learned to better reflect its rich, diverse readership

Liv Little and Melissa Denes

18, Aug, 2018 @8:36 AM

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'It's always high drama. It's somebody's life at stake': inside British rape trials
The number of rapes reported in the UK has more than doubled. So why do only 7.5% result in a conviction?

Melissa Denes

11, Feb, 2017 @11:00 AM

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That’s me in the picture: Cherie Blair, the morning after Labour’s election victory, 2 May 1997
‘The press said it was nylon. It was a quality cotton nightie from Next, bought especially for the campaign’

Melissa Denes

11, May, 2015 @9:50 AM

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The seven digital deadly sins – interactive
The seven digital deadly sins

Lindsay Poulton, Francesca Panetta, Melissa Denes, Bim Adewunmi

06, Jun, 2014 @10:38 AM

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Guardian's Marina O'Loughlin named restaurant reviewer of the year
Fortnum & Mason food award judges unanimously name Guardian's Weekend magazine writer winner of competition

Melissa Denes

14, May, 2014 @5:48 PM

Olivier awards 2013: winners in full

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time wins seven awards, with Top Hat and Sweeney Todd victorious in musical categories

Melissa Denes

29, Apr, 2013 @10:45 AM

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Adelaide festival 2013: week one

The Adelaide festival is in full swing. Join us to learn about key events and to meet all the writers, musicians and performers. Get a flavour of what people are talking about and tell us what you think

Melissa Denes, Claire Armitstead, John Crace and Alicia Canter

06, Mar, 2013 @12:54 PM

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DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus: 'A film-maker needs to watch like a cat'
He was recently awarded a lifetime achievement Oscar, in recognition of films such as Don’t Look Back and Monterey Pop. With his wife and collaborator Chris Hegedus, DA Pennebaker recalls shooting Bob Dylan, David Bowie and Bill Clinton

Melissa Denes

06, Mar, 2013 @12:39 AM

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