Improvements in sexual offence prosecutions due to pandemic recovery, but still a long way off target
Latest Ministry of Justice statistics show improvements in sexual offence prosecutions due to Covid-19 recovery, but still a long way off target
COVID19
Covid-19 Statement from VAWG Sector: One Year On
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) organisations across all four regions of the UK release a statement one year after the VAWG sector issued an urgent call to action to Government on VAWG during the pandemic.
Online abuse during Covid: Almost half of women have experienced abuse online during pandemic
New survey and report by Glitch and EVAW reveals increased abuse during Covid and calls on tech companies and Government to act
Covid-19 & Justice for Women: Report lays out myriad issues & calls for Government attention
Remote hearings, child contact proceedings, quality of police investigations, jury trial uncertainty, racism in justice systems – all impacting women’s safety and access to justice.
Covid placing additional pressure on protection systems that were already under extreme strain.
EVAW calls for vigilance as girls return to schools
Education Secretary asked to ensure vigilance on safeguarding of children as they return to school and to help schools get back on track with rolling out relationships and sex education
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