CPS vows to increase prosecutions for violence against women
4 years ago

CPS vows to increase prosecutions for violence against women

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She told The Independent that it was “heart-rending” that even in 2021, figures suggest the vast majority of women and girls have experienced sexual harassment or violence. We need radical and urgent action.” It came after thousands of women shared stories of harassment and abuse online, following widespread criticism of “victim-blaming” by some public figures who reacted to Ms Everard’s disappearance by suggesting that women should not walk home alone or in the dark. Ms Nokes said women had been sharing the same safety fears and stories of harassment “time and time again”, adding: “It is important that the government recognises how significant and big the problem is and take some concrete steps towards addressing it.” Marsha De Cordova, the shadow women and equalities minister, called for there to be better education around sexual harassment in schools in a bid to tackle abuse of women in public. Priti Patel, the home secretary, said Ms Everard’s death had “reminded women everywhere of the steps we all take on a daily basis, without a second thought, to keep ourselves safe”.

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Guntur police launch Women Grievance Window to extend aid
3 weeks ago

Guntur police launch Women Grievance Window to extend aid

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: The Guntur district police have launched the Women Grievance Window initiative to provide a dedicated platform for women to report complaints and seek immediate assistance. The Women Grievance Window enables women to report unresolved issues, security concerns, and legal grievances at police stations. The Guntur police have also been running Mahila Meekosam, a programme assisting women in distress, providing …

‘Epidemic’ of violence against women spiralling out of control
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Epidemic’ of violence against women spiralling out of control

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. VAWG is a “significant and growing problem” affecting one in 12 women, the National Audit Office …

Where was Starmer’s ‘milestone’ target to reduce violence against women and girls?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Where was Starmer’s ‘milestone’ target to reduce violence against women and girls?

The Independent  

It is deeply disappointing that the prime minister, or indeed any of his ministers, failed to include in the “plan for change” any interim “milestone” target to reduce violence against women and girls. Abigail Ampofo, the interim CEO of Refuge, The Independent’s partner charity for the Brick by Brick project, pleads for a rethink: “Refuge welcomed the government’s pledge to …

Revealed: What to do if you see a woman being intimidated or attacked in the street
4 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: What to do if you see a woman being intimidated or attacked in the street

Daily Mail  

The UN has announced a step-by-step guide for what you should do if you witness violence against women and girls in public. Tabitha Morton, Executive Director for UN Women UK says: 'As harrowing as the statistics are, violence against women and girls can be prevented and bystander intervention is a crucial part of a whole-systems approach. Violence against Women and …

Police officers perpetrate shocking levels of domestic abuse with impunity, report finds
6 months, 1 week ago

Police officers perpetrate shocking levels of domestic abuse with impunity, report finds

The Independent  

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The shocking spike in violent crimes against women on Britain’s trains
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The shocking spike in violent crimes against women on Britain’s trains

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A British Transport Police survey from last year found over a third of women have been …

Violence against women at 'epidemic' levels and is a threat on par with terrorism, UK police warn
8 months, 1 week ago

Violence against women at 'epidemic' levels and is a threat on par with terrorism, UK police warn

The Independent  

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Violence against women at ‘epidemic’ levels and is a threat on par with terrorism, UK police warn
8 months, 1 week ago

Violence against women at ‘epidemic’ levels and is a threat on par with terrorism, UK police warn

Associated Press  

LONDON — Violence against women and girls has reached epidemic levels and police are treating it as a threat on the same scale as terrorism, Britain’s police chiefs said Tuesday. “Violence against women and girls is a national emergency,” Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth said in a statement. “We need to move forward as a society to make change and …

Violence against women and girls a ‘national emergency’, says policing report
8 months, 1 week ago

Violence against women and girls a ‘national emergency’, says policing report

The Independent  

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Violence against women soars by 40% as police chief brands crime rate a ‘national emergency’
8 months, 1 week ago

Violence against women soars by 40% as police chief brands crime rate a ‘national emergency’

The Independent  

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Violence against women and girls is a 'national emergency', police chief warns - as almost 3,000 crimes recorded every day
8 months, 1 week ago

Violence against women and girls is a 'national emergency', police chief warns - as almost 3,000 crimes recorded every day

Daily Mail  

Violence against women and girls is a 'national emergency' with almost 3,000 crimes recorded every day, a leading police chief warned in a new report. Deputy chief constable Maggie Blyth also warned that online influencers like Andrew Tate could radicalise young men into extreme misogyny in the same way terrorists draw in followers. Police recorded more than a million crimes …

Met chief warns violence against women needs to be treated like terrorism
1 year ago

Met chief warns violence against women needs to be treated like terrorism

The Independent  

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Vulnerable women need far better protection from the threat of domestic abuse
1 year, 2 months ago

Vulnerable women need far better protection from the threat of domestic abuse

The Independent  

Our report today that thousands of vulnerable women are being left at risk of harm thanks to police forces across the country failing to hand over information on potential domestic abusers would be shocking enough on its own. Data seen by The Independent shows that more than half of 20,000 requests for background checks on potential domestic abusers were rejected …

Women fearful of unruly police action in forceful detention aftermath
1 year, 7 months ago

Women fearful of unruly police action in forceful detention aftermath

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Amid the Independence Day celebrations, the incident of a woman being forcefully detained and beaten up at the LB Nagar police station has raised concern among women dwellers about alleged moral policing and unwarranted action by those meant to protect citizens. We were assured of safety by the police but I think I’m wrong.” “We have seen news reports …

Women’s organisations condemn ‘shameful’ Met Police institutional misogyny
2 years ago

Women’s organisations condemn ‘shameful’ Met Police institutional misogyny

The Independent  

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Half of women ‘not confident’ police will properly investigate sexual assault and domestic abuse claims
2 years ago

Half of women ‘not confident’ police will properly investigate sexual assault and domestic abuse claims

The Independent  

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Ministers warned action not ‘warm words’ needed to tackle violence against women
2 years ago

Ministers warned action not ‘warm words’ needed to tackle violence against women

The Independent  

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Tip of the iceberg: Spate of high-profile violent crimes against women are ‘reminder’ of bigger problem
2 years, 1 month ago

Tip of the iceberg: Spate of high-profile violent crimes against women are ‘reminder’ of bigger problem

The Independent  

The recent wave of high-profile crimes against women is a stark reminder of the hidden victims who are subjected to male violence “every day”, campaigners and politicians have warned. She hailed the Domestic Abuse Act, which became law in spring 2021, as a “great step forward” but warned that violence against women is an issue that cannot be solely tackled …

Rape victims should not be left ‘traumatised’ by brutal court questioning, CPS chief says
2 years, 2 months ago

Rape victims should not be left ‘traumatised’ by brutal court questioning, CPS chief says

The Independent  

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Report into handling of rape cases finds ‘explicit victim blaming’ and disbelief
2 years, 3 months ago

Report into handling of rape cases finds ‘explicit victim blaming’ and disbelief

The Independent  

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Police can’t tackle violence against women while officers pose threat to them, warn campaigners
2 years, 5 months ago

Police can’t tackle violence against women while officers pose threat to them, warn campaigners

The Independent  

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Commission reveals strategy to cut violence against women and girls in Plymouth
2 years, 10 months ago

Commission reveals strategy to cut violence against women and girls in Plymouth

The Independent  

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Street harassment law being blocked, suggests Government adviser
2 years, 10 months ago

Street harassment law being blocked, suggests Government adviser

The Independent  

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Campaigners want end to ‘scattered’ approach after Ashling Murphy murder
3 years, 2 months ago

Campaigners want end to ‘scattered’ approach after Ashling Murphy murder

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More must be done to tackle domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence in …

Campaigner against violence towards women made MBE
3 years, 2 months ago

Campaigner against violence towards women made MBE

The Independent  

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‘Crisis of confidence’ in policing among women, senior Met officer admits
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Crisis of confidence’ in policing among women, senior Met officer admits

The Independent  

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We need to let the police know the scale of male violence and entitlement
3 years, 5 months ago

We need to let the police know the scale of male violence and entitlement

The Independent  

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Sarah Everard news latest: PM says ‘problem’ with police handling of violence against women
3 years, 5 months ago

Sarah Everard news latest: PM says ‘problem’ with police handling of violence against women

The Independent  

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Sarah Everard’s murder shows allegations of violence against police officers are not taken seriously, warn experts
3 years, 6 months ago

Sarah Everard’s murder shows allegations of violence against police officers are not taken seriously, warn experts

The Independent  

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Violence against women and girls ‘should be treated with same priority as terrorism’
3 years, 6 months ago

Violence against women and girls ‘should be treated with same priority as terrorism’

The Independent  

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Women’s faith in police ‘low’ due to officers failing to tackle domestic abuse in own ranks, Victims Commissioner says
3 years, 8 months ago

Women’s faith in police ‘low’ due to officers failing to tackle domestic abuse in own ranks, Victims Commissioner says

The Independent  

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Women being arrested and criminalised after reporting violence and abuse, say MPs
3 years, 10 months ago

Women being arrested and criminalised after reporting violence and abuse, say MPs

The Independent  

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Standing in solidarity: The people marching to protest sexual harassment of women
3 years, 11 months ago

Standing in solidarity: The people marching to protest sexual harassment of women

The Independent  

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‘Followed, shouted at and groped’: 6 in 10 young women anxious about ‘being on streets as lockdown lifts’
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Followed, shouted at and groped’: 6 in 10 young women anxious about ‘being on streets as lockdown lifts’

The Independent  

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‘Culture of misogyny’ entrenched in police over domestic abuse cases, commissioner tells Priti Patel
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Culture of misogyny’ entrenched in police over domestic abuse cases, commissioner tells Priti Patel

The Independent  

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The renewal of the Violence Against Women Act should be a no-brainer. But it’s not
4 years ago

The renewal of the Violence Against Women Act should be a no-brainer. But it’s not

LA Times  

A makeshift memorial in Atlanta at Gold Spa, one of three massage parlors where eight people were shot to death Tuesday. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence and/or stalking. The act improves services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, …

How can men support women against misogyny and violence?
4 years ago

How can men support women against misogyny and violence?

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Thus, male activists are often met with suspicion, homophobia and other questions about their ‘masculinity.’ “Men …

Policing bill disregards ‘needs’ of domestic abuse and sexual violence victims, warn campaigners
4 years ago

Policing bill disregards ‘needs’ of domestic abuse and sexual violence victims, warn campaigners

The Independent  

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Sarah Everard: ‘Epidemic’ of violence against women in UK not taken seriously enough after 33-year-old’s disappearance, MPs warn
4 years ago

Sarah Everard: ‘Epidemic’ of violence against women in UK not taken seriously enough after 33-year-old’s disappearance, MPs warn

The Independent  

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Priti Patel says ‘majority’ of police serve with ‘utmost integrity’ in wake of Sarah Everard disappearance
4 years ago

Priti Patel says ‘majority’ of police serve with ‘utmost integrity’ in wake of Sarah Everard disappearance

The Independent  

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Abusers are getting away with rape – and the Crown Prosecution Service is helping them do it
4 years, 2 months ago

Abusers are getting away with rape – and the Crown Prosecution Service is helping them do it

The Independent  

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Police officers abusing partners ‘with impunity due to locker room culture’
5 years ago

Police officers abusing partners ‘with impunity due to locker room culture’

The Independent  

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Rape victims who had cases dropped could demand review over 'secret prosecution targets'
5 years, 4 months ago

Rape victims who had cases dropped could demand review over 'secret prosecution targets'

The Independent  

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Legal challenge launched against CPS over plummeting rape prosecutions
5 years, 6 months ago

Legal challenge launched against CPS over plummeting rape prosecutions

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A legal challenge has been lodged against the Crown Prosecution Service over …

Rape cases to be reviewed by government after ‘alarming’ drop in prosecutions
5 years, 6 months ago

Rape cases to be reviewed by government after ‘alarming’ drop in prosecutions

The Independent  

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Rape victims’ mobile phones will not be seized ‘as a matter of course’, new director of public prosecutions says
5 years, 6 months ago

Rape victims’ mobile phones will not be seized ‘as a matter of course’, new director of public prosecutions says

The Independent  

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Rape charges down by 23% in year despite rise in police reports
5 years, 6 months ago

Rape charges down by 23% in year despite rise in police reports

The Independent  

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CPS boss defends service as rape convictions plummet despite record numbers of reports
5 years, 6 months ago

CPS boss defends service as rape convictions plummet despite record numbers of reports

The Independent  

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MPs demand prosecutors reverse 'covert change' causing plummeting rape charges
5 years, 9 months ago

MPs demand prosecutors reverse 'covert change' causing plummeting rape charges

The Independent  

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