Annual progress report shows the government’s failure to plug gaps in protection and support for migrant women continues to prevent the UK’s ratification of Istanbul Convention.
Today (9th September 2021), the Victims’ Commissioner Dame Vera Baird has published the results of her 2021 Victims Survey, finding that victims are losing faith in the justice system.
Today (24th August 2021) Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), the College of Policing and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) responded to the super-complaint made by the Centre for Women's Justice, finding that the police are failing to use protective measures to protect women and girls who are victims or at risk of violence.
The Domestic Abuse Bill returns to the House of Commons where MPs will have the opportunity to vote to ensure migrant women can access equally effective support and protection from abuse.
Last month, with cross-party support, the House of Lords voted for three amendments to ensure migrant women can access safety and justice after domestic abuse.
On the 15th of April, the Domestic Abuse Bill returns to the House of Commons for its final stage. This is a critical moment for you to let your MP know that you want this Bill to provide proper protection for migrant women.
With your support, we lobby and campaign for strategic approaches to ending violence against women and challenge the wider public attitudes that tolerate and condone violence against women.