(22 October 2018) Following its inquiry into the proposed Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill, the Home Affairs Select Committee has recommended that the Government introduces a Violence Against Women and Domestic Abuse Bill, and Commissioner, to recognise the gender inequality that underpins domestic abuse and to…
EVAW calls for an independent review of why the number of rapes charged by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) last year dropped by nearly a quarter despite reporting rates going through the roof. The End Violence Against Women Coalition said…
Police in some areas are asking rape victims to sign ‘Stafford Statements’ and reveal all their personal information including: all electronic devices, all school records & medical records from birth when they report to the police A leading Coalition of…
Women’s groups “appalled and horrified” at CPS leaders telling staff to drop rape cases in drive to ‘improve’ performance A leading Coalition of women’s organisations says it is “appalled and horrified” by the exposure of an apparent dramatic change in…
FOI investigation by Ann Coffey MP reveals shocking figures showing men aged under 25 much more likely to be acquitted at rape trials Academic study has already found - jurors less willing to convict young defendants for fear of the…
Women's groups took the opportunity to tell MPs that the Bill doesn't go far enough and must tackle violence against women and girls more broadly. We also made the case for measures which increase support and justice for ALL women, and ensure there…
Sexual violence and the criminal justice system DV Bill consultation Relationships and sex education Universal Credit Deep concern at justice system’s response to sexual violence In June EVAW and Rape Crisis responded to the CPS ‘rape review’ report by saying the attention…
(2 August) The Advertising Standards Authority has been consulting on proposed new guidelines to tackle gender stereotypes in advertising. The consultation ended in late July BUT we understand the ASA will still accept submissions. The ASA draft guidelines and a…
The Work and Pensions Select Committee report into Universal Credit and Domestic Abuse highlights an issue facing too many women. There is a real risk that the roll-out of Universal Credit, which combines most benefits into one single payment, could…
Today (20 July) a new study by researcher Sarah Learmonth, A system to keep me safe: an exploratory study of bail use in rape cases, for the first time outlines the criminal justice system's failure to protect victims of rape, by granting bail to…