Q Manivannan: “Nobody should be attacked because of who they are, the colour of their skin, or the faith they follow.”

As a survivor of sexual violence, who has spoken openly about my recovery, I am clear that we need to focus on reducing the likelihood of perpetrators of rape reoffending.

If we are to tackle rape and sexual violence we need to tackle wider issues in society, including the ways boys and men are socialised.

Any suggestion that my statements minimise or excuse rape or sexual assault are deeply false and misleading.

Victims should be believed regardless of who the perpetrator was, and rapists should be punished in the strongest terms.