Alarming drop in domestic abuse charging mirrors justice system treatment of rape
Latest data shows CPS failing to meet its own targets to transform justice outcomes for rape survivors, as charging in domestic abuse cases continues to decline.
MPs call for violence against women and girls to be addressed in the Online Safety Bill
At the Bill’s second reading yesterday, MPs from across the political spectrum called for the new law to protect women and girls’ rights online
MPs, football groups and equality organisations call for football to address gender-based violence
MPs, football groups and equality organisations are among those who have signed up in support of an open letter to the Premier League and FA by The End Violence Against Women Coalition, Level Up and The Three Hijabis, the campaigners…
Lack of support for migrant women means UK fails again to ratify Istanbul Convention
This week (01.11.21) the Home Office published their fifth annual report on the UK’s progress towards ratification of the Council of Europe’s convention on preventing and combating violence against women and girls, known as the Istanbul Convention. The Istanbul Convention is…
Victims’ Commissioner’s survey finds victims’ confidence in the justice system is worryingly low
Launched in the summer, the survey sought to understand victims’ priorities and gain insights into their experiences of the criminal justice system over the past three years, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey features responses from almost 600 victims…
Police super-complaint investigation highlights police failures to protect victims of violence against women and girls
The report confirmed what women’s organisations have been saying for some time, that there is a systemic failure to meet the state’s duty to safeguard a highly vulnerable section of the population. Critically, the police are failing to use four…
MPs to vote on protection for migrant women in Domestic Abuse Bill
Today (15.04.21) is the final chance for MPs to vote through amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill that would ensure migrant women have equally effective protection and support. The Bill returns to the Commons after its passage through the House…
Domestic Abuse Bill back at the Commons: Please take action to protect Migrant Women
Step Up Migrant Women, a campaign led by the Latin American Women’s Rights Service and supported by more than 50 organisations standing together for the rights and protection of migrant women, are asking for our support to help make this…
Domestic Abuse Bill returns to the Lords on International Women’s Day
This year for International Women’s Day, we call on the government to not leave any survivor of domestic abuse behind so that all women can live their lives free from violence. Over the course of the Domestic Abuse Bill’s journey,…
Debate on black women and domestic abuse in Parliament
Yesterday (30 June) saw Meg Hillier, Labour MP for Hackney South and Shoreditch, lead a debate on the topic of black women and domestic abuse. EVAW and Imkaan produced a joint briefing for Meg Hillier MP. The fact that domestic…