Jurors Understanding Rape Is Essential Standard campaign for mandatory briefings of juries in rape/sexual abuse trials. Founded by Jill Saward & Alison Boydell
There are so many shocking stats in the final Soteria victim survey. When nine out of ten people who reported rape to the police say they wouldn’t do so again, you have a massive problem 🧵#VAWG https://t.co/YQqA86qnXX
‘Lots and lots of women are urging her on’
Gisèle Pelicot’s ordeal has made her something of a feminist icon in France.
@itsanitarani spoke to author Joan Smith @polblonde, who's campaigned about violence against women & girls, for her thoughts on the impact of the case ⬇️
Horrific - boys are being radicalized online into extreme misogyny with catastrophic consequences for women: 17 year old boy obsessed with Andrew Tate beats woman to death then posts 'sickening' Snapchat video
@MenAtWork_MC https://t.co/SHlonnOlbn
There's a long history of doubting survivors' memories if they recall sexual abuse later in life. But did you know it's been perpetuated by a charity largely made up of men accused of sexual assault? It's a crazy story of Catholics, conferences & comics https://t.co/gGkXRQauh0
❗ Victims of rape and serious sexual offences can now apply for free transcripts of a judge's sentencing remarks: these are made by the judge after the verdict and include their decision on sentencing and reasons for imposing the sentence.
ℹ️ Apply here: https://t.co/Gu4O2xuveu
Today’s @thetimes column: once it was a shock when a well-known person was accused of a single rape. Now it’s dozens and dozens and dozens
Wealthy men power the industrial rape machine
https://t.co/oD5idHkICM
More officers attracting the criticism of the public.
It would appear that some areas of the Met are just feral, law and order evades them
What's needed?
Public scrutiny
Improved vetting & training
Change to PC employment laws
Ability to fine officers
https://t.co/MVgNiKT2jq
@LexyTopping@alessiatranches@YvonneARoberts@melissasigodo How we talk about perpetrators matters too: they are everyday men.
We can’t only talk about so-called 'monsters' because that makes women who have been raped by their best friend, or their football coach, feel like they don’t fit into this framework, says @LexyTopping
There have been 14,355 hospital and GP attendances related to female genital mutilation in England in the past year. A rise of 15%.
It's been a criminal offence since 1985. How many prosecutions?
https://t.co/eiMV4aYLCE
🗣️ The 61-year-old journalist, presenter and campaigner on scandals, the menopause and the gender pay gap
Read our interview with @mariellaf1 ⬇️
https://t.co/fxdOlm4xMO
The mother of a woman murdered by her boyfriend in his Manchester apartment is calling for tougher sentences for domestic homicides.
https://t.co/AjIX3mbYwg
Deeply troubling that offenders have been released early in error — this must be very distressing for victims.
I'll continue taking a close interest in this scheme, highlighting the needs of victims — their safety must not be compromised.
My statement:
https://t.co/K3kJajx5jf
🧵As #Lab24 conference draws to a close, it was great be able talk about the importance of a whole-society, intersectional approach to ending violence against women that focuses on prevention.
🚨 CAMPAIGN WIN! 🚨
Government to introduce independent legal advocates to rape victims. We have long campaigned for this with @centrewj@rapecrisiseandw@rightsofwomen
This is a hugely positive step towards ensuring rape survivors access their rights to justice and support